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L.  LEWIS  SAGENDORPH, 

Manager . 


C.  N.  AVERY, 

Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


Special  Notice. 


H|  N placing  this  Illustrated  Catalogue  before  the  public,  we  have  endeavored 
ii  to  explain  and  illustrate  the  various  uses  to  which  sheet  metal  has  been 
adapted  in  the  construction  of  all  kinds  of  buildings  during  the  past  ten  years; 
and  at  the  present  time  it  stands  superior  to  lumber,  plaster  and  composition, 
being  more  durable,  cheaper,  less  liable  to  repairs,  weather  proof,  saves  insu- 
rance, danger  from  fire,  lightning  and  sparks. 

During  the  past  year  we  have  filled  many  orders  for  sheet  metal,  made 
into  the  various  forms  herein  shown,  for  the  entire  exterior  and  partly  the  in- 
terior construction,  viz : Sheet  Metal  Clapboards,  Corrugated  Siding  jjj 
and  Ceilings,  Iron  Roofing,  Curved  Awnings,  Kalamein  Iron  Cornice,  &c., 
which  heretofore  were  chiefly  made  of  wood  and  plaster,  both  of  which  would 
soon  deteriorate  by  the  atmospheric  influences  and  mechanical  forces. 

If  this  Catalogue  falls  into  the  hands  of  those  who  contemplate  building 
or  repairing,  it  will  certainly  pay  them  to  peruse  these  pages  carefully,  and  if 
convenient,  have  their  architect  or  builder,  or  both  consult  together,  compare 
with  cost  of  other  materials,  points  of  security  against  fire,  neatness  of  finish, 
lightness  of  material,  at  the  same  time  giving  greater  strength  and  durability. 

Send  for  prices  and  samples.  We  cheerfully  make  estimates  from  draw- 
ings without  charge. 

Yours  very  respectfully, 

Sagei^dorpl?  Iroi?  I^oofii^  ai?d  paii}t  Qd. 

Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1886,  by  The  Sagbndorph  Ikon  Roofing  and  Corrugating  Co.,  in  the  office  of 

the  Librarian  of  Congress,  at  Washington,  D.  C. 


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DEPARTMENT  FIRST. 


PRESSED  STANDING  SEAM  IRON  ROOTING. 

Patented  October  14,  1884,  January  16,  March  3,  1885. 


Fig.  1. 


Fig.  2. 


Shows  Sheet  as  shipped  of  Standing  Seam  Iron  Roofing. 


Shows  Standing  Seam  finished. 


Railroads,  Corporations,  Manufacturing  Companies,  Merchants  and  Farmers,  Look  to  your  Interests! 

-Cover  your  Buildings  wiih  Sagendorph’s  Patent  Simplified  Iron  Roofing  !- 


Caq  be  Applied  hi}  anfl  Oitdinai1i|  Laborer1! 


Wind,  fire,  weather  and  lightning  proof.  Can  be  laid  over 


known  to  last  for  fifty  years,  if  painted  once  in  three  or  five  years.  Double  the  strength  and  weight  of  tin;  one- 
third  the  weight  of  shingles;  one-sixth  the  weight  of  slate.  Many  joints  are  avoided  by  using  this  roofing. 

The  largest  tin  plates  for  roofing  purposes  are  20X28  inches;  our  sheets  are  two  feet  wide  by  eight  feet  long. 
Sixteen  square  feet  of  surface  measurement  to  each  sheet. 

Our  Standing  Seam  Crimped  Joints  form  a water-tight  connection  and  are  firmly  held  to  the  sheathing  or 
rafters  by  the  application  of  our  Tongued  Cleat. 

This  mode  of  fastening  is  the  best  ever  adopted  for  metal  roofing.  It  is  very  strong,  and  cannot  blow  off.  Ex- 
pansion and  contraction  are  so  well  provided  for  that  the  fastenings  never  come  loose  from  the  effects  of  heat  and  cold. 
It  is  also  very  simple — any  one  can  easily  put  it  on.  No  tools  are  required  but  a pair  of  tongs,  hand-snips  to  cut  the 
iron,  and  a jointer  to  make  end  joints.  We  make  no  holes  in  the  sheets,  such  as  are  made  in  laying  so-called  “ cap  ” 
and  V Crimped  Roofing,  using  wooden  strips,  which  give  trouble  in  putting  on,  and  soon  become  loose,  causing  roofs 
to  leak  and  making  them  liable  to  blow  off. 

Lightning  Cissipator. — Few  persons  realize  the  protection  afforded  during  a violent  thunder  storm  by  being 
in  a building  covered  with  iron.  Prof.  Mitchell,  and  other  scientific  men  say  that  it  is  impossible  for  a building  to  be 
struck  by  lightning  when  covered  with  iron.  A meeting  of  the  Board  of  Underwriters  of  New  York,  held  in  N.  Y. 
City,  advocated  the  general  use  of  metal  for  ice  houses,  as  their  careful  examination  had  clearly  shown  that  no  ice 
house  covered  with  metal  had  ever  been  injured  by  lightning;  but  several  with  gravel  and  shingle  roofs  had  been 
struck  and  consumed  by  the  electrical  fluid,  and  they  made  a heavy  discount  on  the  premium  when  covered  with 
metal.  You  thereby  save  the  expense  of  lightning  rods. 

A Few  Points  Relating  to  Sagendorph’s  Improved  Patent  Iron  Roofing. 

Water,  Fire  and  Weather  Proof. — Acknowledged  superior,  in  plan  of  construction,  to  all  other  iron  roofs  in 
use.  The  only  iron  roof  on  the  market  that  has  thoroughly  water-tight  metallic  joints.  No  vegetable  matter  for 
packing  standing  seams  is  used,  which,  from  exposure,  will  rot  and  decompose.  This  will  eat  the  paint  and  iron. 
The  standing  seams,  which  form  the  cap,  are  made  from  the  sheet,  and  are  not  liable  to  loosen  or  blow  off.  Each 
sheet  is  fastened  to  the  sheathing  on  all  four  sides.  The  standing  ribs  or  seams  are  supplied  with  one  corrugation 
overlapping  the  other,  squeezed  together  with  tongs,  and  firmly  held  by  our  improved  tongued  cleat;  this  avoids  any 
possible  chance  for  leaks,  caused  by  using  nails  or  rivets,  and  closes  the  seams  effectually  against  moisture,  making 
it  the  most  desirable  roof  in  use. 

iron  Roofing  is  no  longer  a new  thing,  as  many  suppose,  but  has  been  used  in  many  places  in  Europe  and 
the  United  States  for  more  than  fifty  years,  and  would  be  almost  universally  used  if  it  could  have  been  produced 
heretofore  at  as  low  a cost  as  now,  and  if  good  material  and  a perfect  mode  of  construction  had  been  known  and 
used,  such  as  are  embraced  in  Sagendorph’s  Pressed  Standing  Seam  Iron  Roofing. 

Cistern  Water. — Those  using  the  water  from  this  roofing  will  be  pleased  to  find  how  much  cleaner  the  rain  water 
is  than  from  a dirty  shingle  or  gravel  roof.  The  covering  being  smooth,  the  wind  keeps  it  clean  from  all  dirt,  leaving 
none  to  be  washed  into  the  cistern.  Our  Paint  being  made  from  pure  oxide  of  iron  and  linseed  oil,  is  not 


injurious.  ? 


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How  Long  Will  it  Last? — We  have  frequently  been  asked  how  long  our  roofing  will  last,  and  we  answer  by 
saying  that  every  person  knows  that  as  long  as  iron  does  not  rust  it  will  last,  and  if  it  is  kept  painted  it  will  not  rust. 
There  never  is  any  friction  on  the  under  side  to  wear  the  paint  off,  and  if  the  upper  side  is  painted  every  four  or 
five  years,  we  do  not  see  anything  to  prevent  its  lasting  one  hundred  years.  Our  roofing  is  all  made  in  our  own 
factory,  painted  on  both  sides,  and  put  up  in  packages  containing  eight  squares  each,  with  cleats,  nails,  and  paint 
enough  to  give  it  one  coat  after  the  roof  is  laid. 


Its  Mechanical  Construction  far  Excels  all  Competitors! 


The  only  Iron  Roof  in  the  market  that  has  thoroughly  water-tight  metal  joints,  not  liable  to 
become  loosened  by  the  action  of  the  weather,  as  the  entire  binding  of  the  seueral 
sheets  is  performed  with  metal  cleats  and  mechanical  tools. 


Bt  Saves  Insurance,  Fears  as  to  Fire,  and  Repairs. — Our  method  of  forming  the  seams  is  acknowl- 
edged by  all  to  be  the  simplest  and  most  flexible  joint  ever  invented.  This  is  evidenced  by  the  favor  with  which  it 
is  received  by  Architects,  Builders  and  Mechanics  wherever  it  has  been  introduced.  There  is  no  such  thing  as  a 
leaky  roof,  or  a roof  being  blown  off,  when  put  on  by  our  method.  By  the  old  method  of  turning  up  one  edge  of  a 
sheet  wider  than  the  adjoining  edge,  and  then  turning  the  widest  edge  over  the  narrow  edge,  there  is  always  danger 
of  cracking  the  iron  ; in  fact,  a certainty  of  it,  if  it  is  hammered  up  close  enough  to  make  a tight  seam.  This 
cracked  seam  admits  moisture,  and  will  rust  out  in  a few  years.  Also,  by  the  old  manner  of  fastening  the  iron  to  the 
sheathing  by  nails  driven  through  the  iron,  it  was  found  that  the  contraction  and  expansion  of  the  metal  would  soon 
tear  the  iron  loose  from  the  nail  or  screw  heads  at  the  seam  or  joints.  By  our  method  our  seams  have  sufficient 
flexibility  to  compensate  for  all  expansion  or  contraction  of  the  metal  preparation  of  the  iron. 

Fig.  4. 


Shows  the  manner  in  which  two  or  more  sheets 
are  joined  together  at  end  of  sheets,  and  opposite 
ends  with  joint  made  ready  to  place  in  position. 

Fig.  5. 


Shows  roofing  sheets  applied  to  close  board 
sheathing,  flnisn  at  ends,  and  mode  of  forming 
end  joints;  placing  of  tongued  cleats;  finish  of 
standing  seam.  In  laying  standing  seam  roofing, 
always  hook  ends  of  snects  together  as  in  Figs.  5 
and  7;  close  this  seam  with  wooden  mallet. 


Shows  the  manner  in  which  the  cone  or  ridge  is  finished,  also  mode  of  laying  roof 
proper. 

A — Ridge  finished.  B — One  side  of  root  laid  complete,  with  tongue  cleat  in 
position.  C — Manner  of  cleating  end  joint.  I) — Full  sheet  prepared  to  finish  ridge. 
E — Cap  made  from  a narrow  piece  of  iron,  2 inches  wide,  bent  in  a jointer  to  form  a 
U to  be  fitted  oyer  the  two  flanges  at  top  of  ridge,  bending  tongue  of  cleat  over,  then 
squeezed  together  with  tongs;  this  finishes  the  roof  and  ridge,  and  only  requires 
extra  labor  to  perform  it. 


Fig.  3. 


The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Corrugating  Company. 


Nona  But  the  Very  Best  Refined  Iron  is  used  in  our  Roofing.  This  iron  we  have  manufactured 
especially  for  our  own  use,  and  all  imperfect  sheets  are  thrown  out.  The  iron  is  painted  on  both  sides,  with  our 
Sagendorph  Metallic  Paint.  This  Paint  has  proved  to  be  the  best  Roofing  Paint  in  the  world.  It  has  an 
established  reputation  of  nineteen  years’  standing  throughout  the  United  States.  It  is  especially  adapted  as  a protection 
to  iron,  tin  or  wood.  It  will  last  for  years  without  deterioration. 

Nine-tenths  of  Fires  Occur  on  the  Roofs. — People  are  now  guarding  against  fire  more  than  ever  before, 
to  prevent  loss  and  increase  happiness.  Insurance  is  about  one-third  less  in  case  of  iron  roof. 

Its  Advantages  Over  Shingles. — Shingles  were  once  made  of  the  best  selected  timber,  and  lasted  longer 
than  now;  they  are  now  made  mostly  of  limbs,  odd  cuttings,  and  such  inferior  timber  that  cannot  be  used  for  any- 
thing else,  are  short-lived  at  best;  also  frequently  leak.  The  average  life  of  shingle  roofs  is  twelve  years,  and  in 
towns  where  coal  is  used  only  ten  years.  Shingles  are  old  fashioned  and  have  seen  their  best  days. 

Its  Advantages  Over  Slate. — Slate  roofing  is  very  costly,  all  things  being  considered.  Slate  roofing  will 
crack  by  freezing  and  thawing,  and  from  heat  of  adjacent  fires  will  crumble  and  slide  off.  Six  or  seven  times  as 
heavy  as  iron,  it  requires  an  expensive  structure  to  bear  it  up,  and  an  extreme  pitch,  which  makes  a large  amount  of 
surface.  It  often  causes  a building  to  settle  out  of  shape,  and  the  rule  of  measurement  is  always  greater  than  for 
iron  roofing.  Slate  roofs  are  condemned  at  many  places.  Many  persons  say  they  want  no  more  slate  roofs,  and 
many  architects  advise  customers  not  to  have  slate  roofs. 

Its  Advantages  Over  Tin. — Some  of  our  agents  are  tinners,  and  from  them  and  our  own  experience  we 
learn  these  facts:  the  tin  plate  ncnu  used  for  roofing  is  made  light , cheap  and  inferior , to  compete  in  price  with  iron, 
which  is  now  gaining  the  lead  ; the  iron  plates  are  so  thinly  coated  with  tin  or  lead  that  many  are  uncovered,  and  at 
best  it  is  difficult  to  hold  the  solder  strongly.  Solder  is  a shorter  grained  material  than  tin,  and  breaks  from  contrac- 
tion, expansion  and  other  natural  causes.  Iron  both  takes  and  holds  paint  far  better  than  tin,  and  as  the  paint  is  the 
protection  to  either  iron  or  tin  roofs,  the  surface  that  is  strongest  holds  paint  the  best,  and  is  the  safest  to  use.  Tin 
roofs  get  out  of  repair  so  often  that  there  are  five  times  as  many  leaky  roofs  in  proportion  to  one  of  iron.  Iron  manu- 
facturers, who  have  large  buildings,  and  have  given  us  their  roofing  to  do,  universally  say:  “Your  roof  is  the  best 
we  have  ever  seen,  and  the  only  one  we  like,”  etc.  Our  roof  is  unquestionably  much  stronger  and  far  more  durable. 
Tin  ought  to  be  laid  on  tight  sheathing,  which  costs  about  one  dollar  per  square  extra,  while  our  roof  can  be  applied 
on  lath,  the  same  as  pine  shingles  over  an  old  roof,  or  on  rafters. 


Fig.  «. 


Shows  the  application  of  Cleat. 

The  Cleat  “E"  is  taken  and  fitted  over  the  standing  seam  "A”  by  placing  the  curved  end  of 
Cleat  down  in  an  upright  position  on  the  inside  of  seam  “A,"  then  bend  the  upper  part  over  the 
seam,  fitting  it  around  the  curve  of  seam  “ H ’’  and  the  end  oval  opening,  and  plane  “ B ” extends 
out  and  down  upon  the  rafters  or  sheathing,  leaving  the  tongue  “D”  in  an  upright  position,  (as  shown  in  cut  "D,”)  then  fasten  the  Cleat  to 
sheathing  by  driving  two  wire  nails  through  the  plane  “ B this  will  hold  the  Cleat  and  sheet  firmly  to  the  sheathing.  Continue  this 
with  sheets  until  the  course  is  finished;  then  the  next  sheet  for  second  course  is  fitted  over  the  bent  portion  of  Cleat  “ B”  between  the 
tongue  “D.”  Press  this  sheet  firmly  down,  and  bend  the  end  of  tongue  Cleat  " D ” over  the  double  seam,  and  press  them  tightly 
together  by  using  the  tongs.  This  will  finish  the  standing  seam,  fastening  both  sheets  to  the  sheathing  and  thoroughly  closing  the  joint 
against  leakage.  Always  close  the  double  seam  with  tongs  before  cleating  opposite  side  of  sheet. 

It  will  be  observed  that  the  crimp  of  “ C ” thus  forms  an  iron  cap  covering  the  joint  “ A,”  and  that  the  sheets  are  held  to  the  sheathing 
without  being  punctured  with  nails,  the  whole  being  held  to  the  sheathing  by  the  cleat  “ E,”  which  may  be  placed  as  frequently  along 
the  joint  as  may  be  required.  It  will  also  be  observed  that  the  sheets  require  no  binding  or  forming  except  at  the  ends,  which  are  seamed 
in  the  usual  way.  Before  applying  the  Cleat  to  standing  seam  “A”  close  it  with  tongs,  as  shown  in  cut  of  sheet  “ C,”  letter  “ H ; sheet  “ A ” 
shows  seam  as  shipped,  and  sheet  “ C ” after  it  has  been  closed ; this  will  allow  placing  of  Cleat  in  position,  which  will  secure  its  binding 
around  the  standing  seam  and  the  drawing  of  double  seam  while  closing  it  with  tongs.  Sheet  “ A ” and  letter  “ G " shows  end  joint  at 
bottom  of  sheet;  and  sheet  “C”  letter  “F”  shows  end  joint  turned  upward  on  upper  end  of  sheet,  allowing  the  two  sheets  to  be  locked 
together,  and  closed  with  a mallet. 


Samples,  estimates  for  work,  and  quotations  in  large  or  small  quantities  furnished  on  application. 


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Lightning,  Fire,  Weathera^Water  Proof, 


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IRON  LAID  OVER  SHINGLES. 


Shows  a Shingle  Roof  being  covered  with  our  Standing  Seam  Iron  Roofing. 


| This  is  no  experiment,  as  our  Roofing  over  shingles  has  been  tested  for  the  past  three  years,  and  found  to  be  the 
} only  practical  covering  for  old  shingles.  It  is  cooler  in  summer  and  warmer  in  winter,  and  prevents  condensation  on 
f the  under  side  of  iron.  The  iron  is  laid  the  same  over  shingles  as  it  would  be  on  sheathing,  with  one  exception,  viz: 
* use  six-penny  nails  to  asten  the  cleat  to  shingles  instead  of  small  wire  or  shingle  nails. 

I Cheaper  than  tin,  slate,  or  re-shingling,  and  will  outlast  either  of  them  ; saves  insurance  and  danger  from  fire. 

Our  Pressed  Standing  Seam  Iron  Roofing  is  the  only  Iron  Roof  on  the  market  that  can  be  economically  laid  over 
t shingles.  We  do  not  require  any  extra  carpenter  work,  or  make  any  litter  around  the  premises. 


Tobacco  cured  in  Iron  Buildings  increases  in  value  from  15  to  20  per  cent.  In  other  words,  the  difference  in 
the  price  of  tobacco  cured  in  an  Iron  Building  will  pay  for  the  iron  in  from  five  to  seven  years. 


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l'ig.  10. 


Shows  mode  of  flashingaround  chimneys,  skylights,  frames,  &c.  A and  E — Flashing  turned  from 
ing  seam  closed.  B — Fiber  patch  to  cover  opening  at  corner.  F — Standing  seam. 


main  sheet. 


D — Crossjoint.  C — Stand- 


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Fig.  12. 

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Shows  laying  of  Standing  Seam  on  sheathing  and  slat,  having  valleys.  B — Finished  side.  H — Finished  ridge.  I Partly  finished  ridge 
C — Sheet  mitered  and  hooked  in  valley.  A — Valley  laid  of  sheet  prepared  for  valley  in  roof.  D — Sheet  with  end  joint  made.  Cr  Fnd 
cleats.  F — Sheets  as  shipped. 


What  constitutes  a square  of  Stand-  6 l/  sheets  24X96  inches,  painted  both  sides, 

ing  Seam  Iron  Roofing:  j pound  of  Tongued  Cleats. 

10  Feet  yz  pound  of  Barbed  Wire  Nails. 

2 pounds  of  Dry  Iron  Paint. 

Boxed  and  delivered  on  cars  or  boat. 

r*  Less  than  8 square  order,  boxing  and  cart- 
age charged  for. 


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DEPARTMENT  SECOITD. 


Corrugated  Iron  ! For  s*£’  ct!: 


Doors, - 


Shutters,  Arches  and  Awnings. 


Side  Corrugation  for  Eleuators.- 


-7 / 'n°h  Corrugation  for  Ceilings. 


It  has  been  in  use  longer  than  any  other  form  of  sheet  iron  for  siding,  ceilings  and  shutters. 

Wherever  merit,  rather  than  mere  first  cost,  is  considered,  it  has  been  the  preferred  form  of  metallic  covering 
for  fifty  years. 

Hence  the  United  States  government  for  its  public  buildings,  railroad  companies,  and  prominent  builders  have 
used  Corrugated  Iron  for  siding,  ceilings,  shutters  and  doors,  for  many  years. 

Its  superior  architectural  appearance,  as  ■well  as  its  durability  and  effectiveness,  have  secured  wide  attention. 

Corrugated  Iron  is  the  strongest  known  form  of  sheet  iron,  and  imparts  material  strength  to  the  structure  to 
which  it  is  attached  by  its  lineal  rigidity. 

We  have  constantly  improved  the  quality  of  our  product,  giving  the  highest  grade  both  of  material  and  work- 
manship. We  have  invented  new  machinery  especially  adapted  to  our  business,  and  no  other  manufacturer  has  the 
same  facilities  for  turning  out  first-class  goods,  as  we  hold  exclusive  patents.  We,  also,  have  a furnace  and  rolling 
mill  which  manufactures  for  our  use  the  best  double-worked  box-annealed  iron  of  even  quality.  We  thus  insure 
to  our  patrons  a uniform  quality  of  the  best  iron  made  for  roofing  and  siding  purposes. 

Has  the  following  qualties,  essential  to  all  covering  material:  It  is  fire,  water  and  wind  proof;  it  is  lightning 
proof;  it  is  cheap,  light  and  durable;  it  allows  for  the  use  of  a light  frame,  being  a support  in  itself.  A building 
covered  with  it  makes  a handsome  appearance. 

It  is  only  necessary  to  suggest  the  advantage  of  using  this  material  for  protection  against  fire.  Insurance  com- 
panies demonstrate  its  value  by  their  ratings. 

Nos.  26  and  24  iron  are  more  generally  used  than  any  other  gauges  for  Roofing,  and,  perhaps,  for  Siding; 
although  we  keep  and  sell,  largely,  all  gauges  of  standard  thickness. 

We  make  estimates,  when  desired,  on  spaces  to  be  covered.  In  such  cases  must  have  detailed  dimensions: 

Fig.  13. 


Shows  our  Straight  Corrugated  Sheet ; 10  corrugations  2 /z  inches  wide  by  to  / inch  deep. 
6,  7,  8,  9 and  10  feet. 

No.  18 — Full  width,  25  in.;  weight  per  square  foot  about  I'f  pounds. 


Regular  lengths, 


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Covering  width  of  the  above  numbers  23  inches. 

We  furnish  per  square  of  2/^/  'nches  Corrugated  Iron 

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sheets. 


10  feet  long. 


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It  is  the  custom  of  the  trade  generally,  as  it  is  ours,  in  selling  by  the  square,  to  furnish  a number  of  sheets  the 
total  superficial  measurement  of  which  equals  100  square  feet.  That  is,  without  allowance  for  laps.  This  is  especially 
proper  in  Corrugated  Iron  which  is  used  for  so  great  a variety  of  purposes  varying  so  much  in  requisite  amount  lapped. 


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Fig.  14. 


Fig.  1*. 


Fig.  is. 


Fig.  17. 


Fig.  18. 


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Shows  Corrugation.  Shows  2xAXY\m Corrugation 

with  Standing  Seam. 


Shows  i%XH  Corruga-  Shows  3-16XJ4  Corru-  Shows  Corduroy  with  i 
tion.  Satlon  Corduroy.  Standing  Seam.  * 

Fig.  20*4, 


Shows  Diamond  Corrugation, 

Fig.  20. 


Steel  Wire  Nails,  Barbed,  used  in  applying  our 
Roofing,  Siding  and  Ceilings. 


Shows  Cross  Corrugation  of  2 J£XK» 
for  Elevators,  etc. 


Shows  i%XH  Corrugation,  Crosswise,  for 
Siding  and  Ceilings. 


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Shows  Corrugated  Iron  Roofing  with  Standing  Seam  finished, 
using  metal  cleat. 


Fig:. 


Shows  Corrugated  Sheets  curved  for  Permanent  Aw'nings; 
neat,  cheap  and  durable. 


Fig:.  22. 


Show  Cross  Diamond  Corrugation;  used  for 
ceilings  and  sidings. 


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Fig:.  27. 


I Shows  our  Joint  of  Corrugated  Wood,  for  going  between  the  Corrugated  Iron  Roofing  on  each  side  of  ridge  of  the  roof 

This  Joint  (Figs.  24  and  27)  is  flat  on  one  side,  going  next  to  the  Cap,  and  corrugated  on  the  other  side  to  fit  the 
corrugation  of  the  roofing. 

This  Joint  is  just  the  thing  to  use  where  Corrugated  Roofing  abuts  against  a wall  where  flashing  is  to  be  used  ; 
J the  flashing  to  be  nailed  over  the  Joint  and  to  the  wall. 


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These  can  be  curved  to  any  desired  radius,  within  bending  capacity  of  the  material. 

In  ordering  refer  to  figure  4 in  sheet  of  how  to  order. 

We  make  these  to  specifications  required,  of  steel  or  iron,  and  give  especial  attention  to  exactness  in  this  kind  of 
work,  having  a large  patronage  from  the  leading  architecural  iron  works,  bridge  works,  builders,  etc. 

These  sheets  are  in  very  general  use,  beside  for  purposes  indicated,  as  they  present  a handsomely  finished 
appearance,  and  often  save  expense  in  construction,  e.  g.  for  lantern  or  ventilator  roofs,  dormer  windows,  window 
caps,  etc. 

Fig.  29. 

These  Arches,  for  strength,  lightness,  durability  and  fire- 
proof qualities  cannot  be  excelled.  Corrugated  Arches  have 
often  been  tested,  (Trautwine,)  and  have  never  shown  any 
deflection  at  a pressure  of  1,000  pounds  per  square  foot,  and 
very  little  deflection  at  2,000  or  3,000  pounds  per  square 
foot. 

The  weight  of  the  Arches  with  concrete  filling  on  top  of 
beam  is  but  little  over  half  that  of  a brick  arch,  and 
concrete  filling  to  same  height,  thus  allowing  fewer  or 
lighter  beams  to  be  used  and  lessening  the  load  on  the  walls. 

These  floors  are  from  20  to  35  per  cent,  cheaper  than  those 
built  of  brick  arches,  or  in  fact  any  other  fire-proof  floor. 
Curved  ceilings,  when  painted  suitably,  present  a very 

beautful  finish,  and  for  durability  far  excels  plaster. 

The  uses  of  curved  sheets  for  roofing,  ceiling  and  other  purposes  are  infinite,  and  many  will  suggest  themselves 
to  the  reader  besides  those  here  named. 

Fig.  30. 


Shows  a section  of  a Corrugated  Iron  or  Steel  Arch,  for  fire- 
proof buildings,  etc.,  in  which  our  Corrugated 
Curved  Sheets  are  use. 


Shows  end  view  of  and  I'AX%  Corrugated  Sheets,  lapping  one  corrugation  and  wire  nail  fastening,  respectively. 

The  corrugation  is  used  principally  of  Nos.  27  and  26  iron,  although  we  make  Nos.  24  and  22  also. 


With  this  corrugation,  t XXH’  our  sheets — 

No.  22,  are  full  width,  23^  in.  Covering  width,  22|^  in. 
No.  24,  “ “ 24  “ “ “ 23 


No.  26,  are  full  width,  24  in.  Covering  width,  23 
No.  27,  “ “ 24^  “ “ " “ 23X 


Shows  a Corrugated  Sheet  curved. 


Shows  fac-simile  of  a2^X‘K  inch  corrugation. 

Fig.  31. 

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14  inch 


Shows  fac-simile  of  a ijf  corrugation. 
Fig.  33. 


Shows  sectional  view  of  Panel,  Panel  Strips,  and  mode  of  applying.  Shows  Ceiling  of  Corrugated  Iron,  Oval  and  Diamond,  cross-wise 

A — Diamond;  B — Oval;  C — Panel  Strips.  and  length-wise  of  sheet,  Panels,  Strips,  Rosettes  and 

Metal  Moldings. 


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Fiff.  35. 


Metal  Molding  for  Ceilings. 


Figs.  3(>  ami  37. 
A 


3 2 I 


Fig.  36. — Metal  Panel  Strips;  Fig.  37 — Metal  Rosettes  for  finishing  Panels  and  Corners. 


Fig.  38. 


Shows  application  of  straight  Corrugated  Iron  to  an  elevator,  mill  or  railroad  depot  for  siding. 

This  makes  a substantial,  durable  fire-proof  covering  of  the  finest  architectural  appearance,  with  which  no 
flat  sheet  covering  can  at  all  compare. 

Where  used  without  sheathing  boards,  the  studding  should  be  framed  to  measure  from  center  to  center,  to 
correspond  with  covering  width  of  sheet,  (see  page  14,  Fig.  46;)  or,  if  preferred,  put  the  studding  6 to  8 feet  apart, 
and  nail  the  sheet  to  the  purlins,  placing  purlins  2 to  4 feet  apart. 

Studding  2X4  inches  will  answer  usually,  placed  23^  inches  from  center  to  center. 

FOR  IRON  FRAMES. 

The  side  laps  should  be  riveted  every  12  inches,  and  end  laps  in  every  other  corrugation. 

To  fasten  the  sheets  to  iron  beams  and  purlins,  a cleat  of  hoop  iron  or  1 inch  wide  should  be  passed  around 
the  purlins  or  beams  and  riveted  at  both  ends  to  the  sheet;  by  contracting  or  pressing  this  cleat  toward  web  of  beams 
or  purlins  mates  a tight  and  secure  fastening,  and  allows  for  contraction  and  expansion  of  the  sheet. 

FOR  CEILINGS. 

Nail  to  joists,  purlins,  or  otherwise,  as  preferred. 

Either  lap  end  of  sheets,  or,  preferably,  butt  them  up  to  one  another,  and  use  molding,  corrugated  on  one  side, 
to  cover  joints. 

Put  molding  around  sides  of  ceiling,  and  repaint  the  iron  of  color  to  suit  your  taste. 

We  manufacture  Corrugated  Ceiling  in  three  forms  or  sizes,  viz:  2^4  and  t'fi  Oval  Corrugation,  and  llfi  inch 
Diamond  Corrugation,  in  widths  24,  26  and  28  inches;  lengths  4,  6,  7,  8,  9 and  10  feet;  gauges  Nos.  28,  26,  24  and 
22.  Also  make  a small  Corrugation  called  Corduroy,  size  of  Corrugation  3-16.  This  is  used  for  covering  solid  wood 
shutters,  doors  and  interior  of  buildings  to  make  them  fire-proof. 


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In  ordering  this  design,  a carefully  drawn  sketch  should  be  sent 
us,  giving  exact  dimensions. 

We  can  make  this  pattern  in  widths  and  lengths  of  50X120 
inches,  weighing  from  ^ to  pounds  to  the  square  foot. 

For  straight  Corrugated  Ceilings  send  exact  dimensions  of 
ceilings;  state  in  which  direction  you  prefer  corrugation  to  run, — 
if  to  be  applied  to  sheathing  or  over  plastered  ceilings.  If  to 
be  applied  to  joists,  directly,  the  iron  must  run  across  the  joists;  in 
which  case  mention  thickness  and  distance  between  centers  of  joists. 

Unavoidable  waste,  in  cutting  special  orders  from  stock,  is 
invariably  charged  at  full  price,  and  cost  of  cutting  added. 

If  ordered  about,  three  weeks  in  advance,  we  can  often  have 
special  sizes  rolled  as  required  without  extra  charge,1 "saving  much 
waste. 

Please  note  that  we  must  have  detailed  figures,  showing  dimen- 
sions on  all  drawings  and  sketches  of  surfaces  to  be  covered,  and 
especially  when  any  cutting  is  desired. 

Shows  Mitered  Corners  for  Centers  of  Ceilings,  etc. 


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Shows  a Country  Store  having  the  entire  out- 
side construction  made  of  iron,  viz:  V Crimped 
Roofing,  Corrugated  Shutters  and  Siding,  Corru- 
gated Curved  Awning. 


Fig.  43.— No.  3. 


Shows  Metal  Combing  Caps  for  Corrugated  Iron  Roofing. 

Iron  Ridge  Cap.  No.  i,  large;  No.  2,  medium;  No.  3,  small.  No.  3 is  generally  used  on  hips  of  roofs.  Any 
of  the  above  made  from  Nos.  30  to  24  iron,  in  2 to  8 feet  lengths,  of  zinc,  copper,  galvanized  iron,  tin,  lead  or 
painted  iron.  Iron  Caps  are  made  to  use  on  shingle,  slate  or  iron  roof  hips  or  ridges.  j 

J 

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Fir.  44. 


Shows  Metal  Combing  Cap,  used  with  Standing  Seam  and  V Crimped  to  finish  Ridge  and  Hips. 

Any  of  the  above  Capping  made  to  order,  in  odd  sizes,  to  suit  the  building  for  which  it  is  to  be  applied. 


The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company. 


Shows  application  of  Standing  Seam  Roofing  and  Straight  Corrugated  Iron  to  an  Elevator,  Mill  or  Railroad  Depot. 


This  makes  a substantial,  durable,  fire-proof  covering  of  the  finest  architectural  appearance,  with  which  no 
flat  covering  can  at  all  compare. 


yQj£*firi’Any  of  the  within  named  goods , made  of  Black  Iron,  Painted  Iron, 
Galvanized  Iron,  and  Kalamein  Iron,  furnished  in  large  or  small  quantities , 
by  the  pound  or  square , (/ox to,)  after  manufacturing.  Special  quotations  in  car 
load  lots.  Respectfully , 


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DEPARTMENT  THIRD. 


V CRIMPED  IRON  ROOFING. 


(O  ILjID 


Shows  V Crimped  Roofing  Sheets  as  shipped 

This  style  of  Iron  Roofing  has  been  used  more  extensively  than  any  other  other  kind;  in  fact,  the  sales  of  all 
other  styles  combined  would  hardly  equal  the  sales  of  V Crimped.  This  is  accounted  for  by  its  being  the  oldest 
device  used  in  putting  on  sheet  iron,  and  for  many  years  this  industry  was  confined  to  one  or  two  manufacturers  and 
patronized  by  large  manufacturing  firms,  but  seldom  adopted  by  individual  consumers  for  dwellings,  barn's,  etc.,  as 
tin  and  shingles  were  the  principal  materials;  but  of  late  years  there  have  been  many  patents  taken  out.  Inventors 
have  given  this  great  study  and  spent  large  sums  of  money  in  machinery  and  experiments,  and  now  this  material  can 
be  furnished  by  many  firms  working  under  various  patents,  all  of  which  far  excel  the  V Crimped,  and  iron  is  fast 
superseding  tin  and  shingles.  The  construction  of  sheet  iron  for  roofing  purposes  differs  greatly  from  tin.  It  should 
be  so  constructed  as  to  secure  the  following  points:  1st — To  resist  the  elements.  2nd — To  be  easily  applied. 
3rd — To  be  effective  in  rain  or  wind  storms.  4th — To  avoid  waste  in  fitting  angles,  valleys  and  openings.  There 
is  but  one  iron  roof  offered  to  the  public  which  absolutely  secures  to  the  purchaser  all  of  these  essential  points,  and 
that  is  SAGENDORPH’S  PRESSED  STANDING  SEAM. 


Fig.  48. 


10  Feet. 


Shows  V Crimped  Roofing,  (old 
style,)  using  V Stick  Center. 

For  Shedding,  or  a cheaply  con- 
structed building,  this  Roofing  will  an- 
swer, although  we  do  not  recommend 
it  for  general  use.  It  has  many  faults 
that  are  overcome  in  our  Pressed  Stand- 
ing Seam. 

A — Represents  manner  of  laying 
Sheets  upon  sheathing,  slats  or  rafters. 

B — Sheet  Crimped. 

C — Wooden  Strips,  used  between 
the  V Crimps  to  stiffen  them,  and  allow 
for  driving  nails  through  the  Sheet  to 
fasten  Sheets  and  Stick  to  sheathing  or 
rafters. 


One  square  of  V Crimped  Iron  Roofing  consists  of  6 '■/f  sheets  of  crimped  sheet  iron.  Painted 
both  sides,  one  coat.  Each  sheet  will  measure  24  inches  wide  by  96  inches  long.  We  furnish  2 
pounds  of  Dry  Iron  Paint,  2/^  pound  wire  nails,  1^  inches,  and  50  running  feet  of  wooden  V strips  to 
each  6^  sheets. 


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DEPARTMENT  FOURTH. 


| Roll  Cap  Iron  Roofing  and  Metal  Tongue  Cleat. 


Patented  October  14,  1884,  and  January  16,  1885. 


Fitf.  49. 


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Shows  Roll  Cap  Iron  Roofing  as  shipped. 


This  style  of  Iron  Roofing  is  especially 
adapted  to  flat  roofs.  Wherever  flat  seam, 
tin  or  gravel  can  be  laid,  (]/2  in.  fall  to  the 
foot,)  this  Roofing  can  be  applied.  Each 
roll  contains  ioo  square  feet  after  the  stand- 
ing seam  is  turned;  these  are  formed  by  a 
special  tool  which  we  furnish,  or  by  using 
tinners’  combing  tongs.  The  Roofing 
Sheets  are  8 feet  long  by  24  inches  wide  ; 
painted  both  sides.  6%  of  them  are  hooked 
and  swaged  together  and  neatly  made  into 
rolls  as  in  Fig.  49.  We  also  furnish  all  the 
trimmings  necessary  to  complete  the  work. 


Fig.  SO. 


Shows  this  style  Roofing  in  course  of  laying. 


A Roofing  finished.  B — One  course  placed  against  another,  with  Metal  Cap  partly  placed,  and  ready  for  the 
tongue  of  Cleat  to  be  pressed  over  Cap  and  squeezed  together.  C — -Course  prepared  ready  to  be  placed  in  position, 
standing  edges  all  turned.  D — Roll  of  Roofing.  E — Metal  Roofing  Caps. 

This  style  of  roofing  does  not  require  any  extra  skill  to  lay  it,  and  can  be  done  in  about  the  same  time  as  other 
styles.  One  great  advantage  it  has  over  all  other  cap  roofs  is  the  holding  of  metal  cap  to  roofing  sheet  standing 
seams  by  using  our  tongue  cleat.  Other  devices  either  indent  the  cap  or  rivet  it,  both  of  which  will,  in  a short 
time,  blow  off  and  cause  leaks  from  the  action  of  the  weather. 


ro  Feet. 


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Shows  the  application  of  our  Roll  Cap  Iron  Roofing  on  a flat  store  building,  less  than  in.  fall  to  the  foot.  We  also  show  parapet  wall 
flashings,  chimney  flashings,  skylight  frame  flashings,  and  roofing  sheets  hooked  into  iron  box  gutters. 

This  Figure  will  clearly  demonstrate  its  adaptability  to  all  kinds  of  structures  requiring  roofs,  and  the  perfect 
working  in  the  different  parts.  F.qual  to  tin  ; superior  to  all  other  materials,  and  superseding  felt  or  gravel  roofs. 
Stronger,  more  durable,  neater,  and  less  liable  to  repairs.  Will  stand  mechanical  forces  better,  and  costs  less  than 
either,  all  things  considered. 


Shows  the  Roll  Cap  Iron  Roofing  and  Trimmings. 

I — Metpl  Cap.  2 — Roll  of  Sheet  Iron  Roofing.  3 — Metal  Cleat  as  shipped.  4 — Metal  Cleat  formed  ready  to 
place  in  position  against  Roofing  Sheet,  Standing  Seam;  (Fig.  50,  letter  B.) 

10  Feet. 

What  constitutes  a square  of  Roll  Cap  Iron  Roofing:  One  roll,  (6^  sheets,  each  26X96,)  making 
50  running  feet  ; painted  both  sides;  50  lineal  feet  of  Metal  Cap,  1 pound  Metal  Cleats,  >,  pound 
Wire  Nails,  and  2 pounds  Dry  Iron  Paint  ; boxed  and  crated. 


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DEPARTMENT  FZFT2E. 


SHEET  METAL  CLAPBOARDING. 

Fig.  52. 


Fig.  52 — Shows  Sheet  Metal  Clapboarding 
as  shipped  ; painted  both  sides.  Covering 
width  20  in.,  length  in  stock  96  in.  Equal  to 
four  pieces  of  wooden  siding,  costs  less,  applied 
in  half  the  time,  more  durable,  perfectly  fire- 
proof, and  equal  to  stone  or  brick,  superior  to 
wood. 


Fig.  53. 


Fig.  53 — Shows  Metal  Corner  Board  to  finish  corners,  angles 
and  offsets  when  using  Metal  Cl^pboarding. 


Fig.  53 1 


Shows  side  of  building  nearly  completed  with  Metal  Clapboarding  and  Metal  Corner  Boards.  It  using  our  Metal  Corner  Boards,  place 
them  on  first,  nailing  in  the  margin  about  6 in.  apart,  then  commence  applying  the  Clapboards ; lay  them  across,  not  up  and  down.  Lay  the 
lower  course  across  complete,  being  very  careful  to  start  the  first  course  straight,  and  no  trouble  will  follow,  as  all  sheets  are  accurate  and 
alike.  Make  joints  at  ends  with  one  inch  lap.  A — Ending  of  sheet.  B — Studding  and  upper  flange.  D — Line  showing  lap  of  one  sheet 
over  another.  This  lap  is  one  inch,  and  made  at  studding.  If  no  sheathing  or  boarding  is  used,  make  lap  at  studding;  drive  wire  nail 
under  lap  of  each  panel;  this  will  draw  the  two  sheets  closely  together  and  when  painted  will  not  be  noticed. 


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Shows  a frame  house  covered  with  iron,  viz:  Pressed  Standing  Seam  Iron  Roofing,  and  Metal  Clapboarding  on  sides.  This  makes  a 
thoroughly  fire,  lightning  and  weather  proof  house.  Neat,  economical,  durable;  saves  insurance,  retains  paint  longer,  costs  less,  and  re- 
quires less  material  to  repaint  ; lighter,  simpler  in  application  ; can  be  applied  on  studding  24  in.  apart,  or  over  rough  sheathing  ; no  waste 
in  applying.  Made  in  lengths  96  in.  and  four  panels  to  the  sheet,  4*4  in.  wide,  as  shown  in  Fig.  52. 


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Fig.  54*4 — Shows  full  sheet  of  Metal 
Clapboarding  as  shipped.  A — Sheet  ready 
to  apply  on  sides  of  building  to  studding  or 
rough  boarding.  B — Upper  fiange ; point 
where  nails  are  to  be  driven  at  every  stud- 
ding. C — Lower  flange  that  fits  over  and 
under  flange  of  upper  sheet.  D — Where 
nails  are  to  be  driven  after  two  sheets  are 
joined  ; follow  up  with  nailing  at  each  panel ; 
this  fastens  each  sheet  securely  to  studding 
or  sheathing.  At  openings  or  ending,  cut 
off  any  surplus,  using  care  not  to  bend  or 
tear  the  panel  or  offset  at  base,  and  apply 
this  piece  in  commencing  the  next  course. 


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To  insure  protection  to  the  underside  of  Iron  Roofing  j 
j and  Siding,  or  Clapboards,  retain  the  warmth  of  the  interior  j 
j in  the  winter  and  exclude  the  heat  in  summer;  also,  prevent  j 
| condensation  (or  sweat)  when  the  temperature  is  freezing,  or 
| below,  we  recommend  laying  between  the  roofing  and  j 
sheathing  a layer  of  Roofing  Paper.  We  keep  three  grades, 
j known  as  follows:  j 

First.— Felt  Paper  Lining,  30c.  per  square,  . . . (100  square  feet.) 

Second.— Asphalt  Paper  Lining,  25c.  per  square,  “ “ 

Third. — Glazed  Paper  Lining,  20c.  per  square,  . “ “ 

t his  addition  adds  ten  fold  to  the  lasting  qualities  of 
either  tin  or  iron  when  used  for  roofing  or  siding. 


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DEPARTMENT  SIXT22. 


Flexible  GanvasiDuck  Roofing. 


Fig.  55. 


Fig.  56. 


* THE  « 


Lightest  and  Strongest  Roof  ever  used  for  all  kinds  of  Buildings, 
Railroad  Sheds  and  Buildings, 

Boiler  Decks,  Dance  Pavilions,  Tobacco  Barns, 

Lumber  Sheds,  Horse  Cars,  Sugar  Barracks, 

Distillery  Plants,  Plantation  Buildings,  Freight  Cars. 

Warehouses  of  all  kinds. 

The  only  Roof  that  can  stand  the  Southern  climate  without  fault.  No  Rust; 
no  Expansion  or  Contraction  ; light  as  Tin  ; strong  as  Iron. 


POINTS  ON; 


Sagendorph’s  Flexible  Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing, 

Patented  September  2,  1884,  and  January  6,  1885. 

AS  COMPARED  WITH  OTHER  KINDS. 


Special  |Votie<?  to  Qo^sumers. 

The  component  parts  of  Flexible  Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing  are  compounded  from  materials  that  have  been  used 
for  roofing  purposes  separately  and  together  for  many  years,  and  are  to-day  acknowledged  by  the  oldest  experts  in 
the  roofing  trade  to  be  the  best  known  ingredients  for  the  purpose  intended,  viz:  Resisting  the  atmospheric  changes, 
fire,  and  water.  This  roofing  always  retains  its  elasticity,  is  not  materially  affected  by  sudden  changes  from  heat  to 
cold,  whereas  tin  will  buckle  and  draw,  breaking  away  from  the  sheathing,  or  its  fellow  sheet,  and  by 
continued  exposure  the  tin  becomes  very  brittle,  much  weakened  by  rust,  both  upper  and  under  sides,  and  in  a few 
years  is  beyond  repairs  ; also,  a great  tax  upon  the  property  owners  to  keep  their  surfaces  painted,  large  bills  for 
repairs,  and  sometimes  causing  great  damage  by  leakage. 

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Any  ordinary  Laborer  can  put  on  Sagendorph’s  Flexible 
Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing. 

Every  owner  of  property,  be  he  merchant,  mechanic,  farmer  or  laborer,  can  be  his  own  roofer,  and  if  repairs 
are  necessary  (which  will  only  occur  from  mechanical  forces)  they  can  be  made  by  themselves  at  the  cost  of  only  the 
time  in  applying  the  flexible  patches.  Another  very  important  feature  of  this  Roofing , and  one  that  ought 
to  be  well  considered  by  consumers  of  roofing  : It  is  not  affected  by  any  moisture  arising  from  the  use  of  steam 
or  other  causes— interior  paper  manufacturers,  brewing  companies,  distilleries,  engine  or  boiler  rooms,  oil 
manufactories,  molding  rooms,  etc.,  wherever  there  is  an  escape  of  steam,  vaporation,  or  escape  of  any 
acids  or  gases  in  the  manufacture  of  goods,  sulphur  influences  from  burning  soft  coal,  casting  in  sand,  then  wetting 
down,  the  vapor  arising  and  collecting  on  the  under  surface  of  the  roof,  seeking  its  way  through  tight  boards,  etc. 
All  these  destructive  influences  are  effectually  resisted  by  this  Roofing.  It  can  be  laid  over  rough  boards,  shingles,  tar 
paper,  and  all  composition  roofs.  When  ready  for  shipment  it  is  put  up  in  rolls  containing  200  square  feet. 

After  an  experience  with  roofing  materials  and  metallic  paints  for  fourteen  years,  the  inventor  feels  that  in 
placing  Sagendorph’s  Flexible  Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing  before  the  public,  he  furnishes  an  article  long  needed 
and  sought  after,  but  never  found  until  this  Roofing  was  perfected.  During  the  past  eight  years  he  has  experimented 
with  its  component  parts,  and  now  feels  the  reward  in  its  perfect  development. 

The  Paint  for  Last  Coat  is  known  as  Asphalt-Gum  Cement.  It  is  made  especially  for  this  Roofing,  and  in 
applying  the  directions  must  be  strictly  followed  ; this  insures  perfect  work  and  a good  roof.  We  advise  coating  the 
roof  the  second  time  before  putting  on  any  sand.  In  our  quotation  we  provide  stock  enough  to  give  the  roof  (after 
it  is  laid)  two  heavy  coats;  then  sand  it  heavy;  this  will  preserve  the  roof  and  last  much  longer  than  if  the  second 
coat  was  applied  two  years  later,  and  costs  about  one-half. 

Preserve  Your  Roofs. — There  is  probably  no  portion  of  a building  more  generally  neglected  than  the  roof. 
Being  out  of  sight,  it  is  often  forgotten  for  many  years,  until  attention  is  called  to  it  by  serious  leaks,  at  the  most 
inconvenient  season.  These  difficulties  would  never  occur  if  proper  attention  were  given  to  recoating  the  roofs  as 
often  as  necessity  requires. 


“How  often  should  the  Flexible  Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing  be  recoated?"  is  a question  frequently  asked.  Roofs  are 
affected  differently  by  differences  in  latitudes,  but  generally  it  should  be  recoated  in  from  two  to  three  years,  or  as 
often  as  the  condition  of  the  roof  (ascertained  by  occasional  inspection)  requires.  The  roofing  should  not  be 
neglected  until  the  surface  coating  is  entirely  worn  away  and  the  fiber  becomes  bare,  but  should  be  covered  with  our 
Asphalt  Paint  and  sanded — the  best  coating  ever  applied  to  a roof,  and  one  which  will  resist  longer  the  destructive 
action  of  the  elements. 

Give  this  roof  at  least  one-half  the  attention  that  you  are  compelled  to  give  to  tin  roofs. 

The  most  of  the  materials  employed  in  the  manufacture  of  this  Roofing  have  been  used  in  various  ways  for  roof' 
ing  purposes  for  over  twenty  years,  and  our  manner  of  combining  them  into  one  firm,  impermeable,  uniform  fabric 
increases  their  durability,  while  at  the  same  time,  being  manufactured  by  machinery  on  a large  scale,  they  are 
furnished  at  a low  price,  and  even  quality,  consistent  with  first  quality  ingredients. 

Our  Roofing  is  adapted  to  buildings  of  all  descriptions  and  to  all  climates,  and  can  be  applied  to  steep  or  flat  roofs, 
old  or  new,  and  by  ordinary  workmen,  at  a trifling  cost. 

Its  superior  method  of  construction , uniformity  of  quality,  completeness  of  finish,  facility  of  application,  cheapness 
and  durability,  justify  us  in  recommending  this  Roofing  as  combining  more  merits  and  fewer  faults  than  any  other 
kind  of  roofing  now  in  use.  It  unites  the  best  water-proof  composition  in  the  best  manner  (process  secured  by  patent) 
and  at  the  lowest  price  to  the  consumer. 

Duck  Roofing.-  -The  following  particulars  with  reference  to  the  use  of  Duck  and  Canvas  Roofing  are  furnished 
this  Company  by  Mr.  L.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager  of  the  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company. 


Mr.  Sagendorph  has  given  careful  attention  to  the  use  of  roof  coverings  of  the  kind  described  during  the  past 
thirteen  years.  The  result  has  been  so  satisfactory  that  he  has  patented  a part  of  the  device,  and  assigned  the  same 
to  our  Company. 

The  great  danger  to  the  life  of  the  duck  covering  for  roofing  purposes  is  not  from  the  surface  exposure,  but  rather 
from  the  destructive  influences  at  work  against  the  under  side.  The  chief  destructive  agent  to  be  contended  with 
is  mildew.  This  attacks  the  fiber  from  the  under  side,  and  in  a short  time  the  ruin  is  complete.  To  prevent  this  is 
the  objective  point  to  be  considered.  It  is  a well-known  fact  that  warm  air  will  hold  more  moisture  in  suspension 
than  cold.  It  is  also  well-known  that  the  temperature  of  rooms  where  work  is  being  done  is  much  warmer  than  the 


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outer  air  at  most  seasons  of  the  year.  By  keeping  these  facts  in  mind  it  becomes  at  once  apparent  that  to  preserve 
duck  roofing  from  the  liability  to  mildew,  the  humid,  warm  air  of  the  interior  must  be  effectually  cut  off  from  contact 
with  the  fiber.  The  method  which  Mr.  Sagendorph  has  found  advisable  for  use  for  this  purpose  is  as  follows: 


Flexible  Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing  is  not  an  entirely  new  article  of  roofing  as  many  suppose,  and  look  upon  the 
purchase  of  the  same  as  an  experiment.  This  Roofing  takes  its  name  from  the  fibrous  article  used  in  its  manufacture, 
canvas  being  the  basis,  but  not  all.  The  main  articles  used  in  the  manufacture  of  this  Roofing  are  pigments,  gums 
and  oils  that  have  been  used  for  many  years  to  protect  metal,  wood,  stone  and  brick  surfaces  from  destruction  by  the 
elements  and  influences  arising  from  manufacturing  and  other  necessary  causes.  The  canvas  or  ducking  is  only  used 
as  a basis  or  foundation  to  build  these  ingredients  into  roofing  sheets  or  rolls,  and  when  they  are  properly  incorporated 
into  the  meshes  of  the  ducking,  the  fiber  threads  are  thoroughly  protected  against  mildew  and  rot.  The  under  side 
cannot  wear  or  absorb  any  moisture,  be  it  in  the  atmosphere  or  arising  from  using  steam,  etc.;  therefore  the  roof  will 
not  give  out  from  any  influence  attacking  the  under  side.  The  upper  side  is  more  exposed , and  requires  some  attention, 
but  not  as  much  as  other  kinds  of  roofing,  such  as  tin,  tar  paper  and  asbestos;  all  of  these  need  careful  watch- 
ing and  more  or  less  expense  to  keep  them  in  good  order  and  free  from  rust,  (tin,)  while  the  last  two  named 
are  made  from  such  weak  (paper)  and  frail  substances  that  they  cannot  stand  even  the  elements  any  length  of  time — 
paper  being  the  basis,  and  gas  tar  or  vegetable  tar  mixed  with  a small  percentage  of  asbestos,  and  a light  sprinkling 
of  iron  ore  with  large  quantities  of  petroleum  constitute  the  articles  used  in  the  manufacture  of  nine-tenths  of  the 
composition  roofs  now  on  the  market.  The  very  nature  of  these  articles  shows  plainly  that  they  are  not  adapted  to 
any  climate.  In  hot  weather  the  tar  will  melt  and  run  off ; in  winter  it  will  harden  and  crack.  Wherever  the  tar 
leaves  the  paper  body  exposed  it  will  give  out  with  the  first  rain  or  even  heavy  dews,  as  the  paper  will  absorb  the 
moisture  and  pulp,  becoming  of  no  use  as  a roof.  Recoating  with  tar  is  only  a temporary  relief,  and  in  a year  or  so 
is  beyond  repairs.  Many  years  ago  when  tin  was  commanding  $15  and  $18  per  square,  then  it  was  that  paper 
roofs  were  brought  out  and  for  some  years  gave  good  satisfaction,  but  the  public  must  not  lose  sight  of  the  prices 
paid  for  this  kind  of  a roof,  from  $7  to  $9  per  square  ; at  these  prices  this  grade  of  roofing  could  be  honestly  put  on 
a building,  no  poor  material  used,  (although  the  best  is  not  to  be  relied  on  for  roofing  purposes,  viz  : felt,  paper  and 
vegetable  tar,)  but  of  late  years  competition  has  grown  so  strong  that  very  little  if  any  at  all  is  used,  (vegetable  tar 
and  felt,)  the  principals  being  gas  tar  highly  charged  with  sulphur,  (producing  sulphuric  acid)  and  shoddy  rag  paper, 
and  when  used  as  roofing  materials  are  generally  weighted  down  with  gravel.  With  a fair  comparison  any  intelligent 
person  will  readily  see  that  to  compare  our  Flexible  Canvas  Roofing  with  tar  paper  roofing,  that  the  former  is  as 
superior  to  the  latter  as  gold  is  to  iron  ; in  fact  there  should  be  no  comparison  between  the  two,  no  more  so  than  there 
is  between  slate  and  tar  paper  roofing.  Every  ingredient  used  in  the  manufacture  of  this  roofing  (canvas)  are  articles 
that  have  been  used  for  upwards  of  one  hundred  years,  (except  the  foundation  canvas;)  they  are  gum  asphalt,  iron 
ore,  English  bodied  oil  arid  copalcum.  The  canvas  or  ducking  has  been  the  basis  for  roofing  vessels  for  over  fifty 
years,  and  is  to-day  the  only  fibrous  material  that  is  used  with  success  and  economy,  and  some  have  been  known  to 
last  twenty-two  years,  only  requiring  coating  once  in  two  years,  but  of  late  years  many  tar  compounds  and  soap  or 
candle  compounds  have  been  thrown  upon  the  market  and  used  by  steamboat  owners,  so  that  these  same  grades  of 
ducking  or  canvas  have  been  of  short  life,  and  their  destruction  can  be  traced  directly  to  the  use  of  cheap  compounds. 
The  roofs  or  decks  of  steamboats  are  more  used  and  abused  than  any  manufacturing  or  private  building  would  be.  Now 
if  this  class  of  roofing  is  the  best  for  vessels’  decks,  why  is  it  not  the  very  best  for  buildings  of  all  kinds  that  must 
use  sheathing  and  have  a water-tight  roof?  It  is  not  affected  by  the  hot  sun,  (materially,)  neither  by  the  sudden 
changes  to  cold,  (30°  below  zero  or  to  150  Fahrenheit.)  It  does  not  lose  its  elasticity,  always  flexible,  strong, 
shedding  water,  absorbing  no  moisture,  and  only  worn  by  the  sun’s  rays,  friction  of  the  wind,  and  resisting  ordinary 
mechanical  forces.  This  Roofing  will  last  just  as  long  as  the  building  stands  upon  which  it  is  laid,  provided  its  upper 
surface  is  coated  with  good  asphaltum  gum  and  some  pure  pigment  once  in  two  to  three  years;  it  has  the  strength 
necessary  for  a roof,  and  its  weight  is  the  same  as  tin,  (per  square.)  No  tar ; no  paper  used ; no  fire  necessary  to 
facilitate  its  application.  It  is  all  prepared  in  the  factory  and  shipped  in  rolls  containing  two  hundred  square  feet, 
and  only  requires  a hammer  and  an  ordinary  laborer  to  lay  it..  We  furnish  the  nails,  coating  and  roofing  all 
complete,  with  full  printed  instructions.  Every  man  his  own  roofer.  It  can  be  laid  over  rough  sheathing,  old 
shiiTgle,  or  tar  paper  roofing. 

For  the  roofing  foundation  use  plain  board  sheathing , laid  close,  and  cover  all  knot  holes  and  split  boards  with  heavy 
paper  or  strips  of  tin  ; sweep  the  surface  clean  ; see  that  all  nail  heads  are  well  driven,  then  commence  to  lay  the 
roofing  as  per  printed  directions.  It  can  be  laid  up  and  down  or  across;  the  latter  we  prefer,  as  it  makes  a better 
job.  The  compound  used  in  the  manufacture  of  this  Roofing  will  riot  permit  any  moisture  to  attack  the  under  side. 
This  insures  the  fiber  against  mildew,  and  the  upper  side  can  be  recoated  when  leaks  are  discovered,  or  the  ducking 
shows  places  worn  or  exposed.  This  costs  very  little,  and  if  the  proper  attention  is  given  this  class  of  roofing,  there 
is  no  reason  why  it  should  not  outlast  all  others. 

When  this  roof  leaks , it  is  an  indication  that  it  needs  a coat  of  paint.  Always  use  good  gum  asphalt,  Japan  dryer, 
and  some  pure  iron  ore  paint ; or  send  to  us  for  the  coating  all  prepared. 

Samples,  estimates  for  work,  and  quotations  in  large  or  small  quantities  furnished  on  application. 


24  The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company. 


TESTIMONIALS. 


Cincinnati,  February  3,  1882. 

Last  summer  The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint 
Company  put  on  the  Vine  Street  Opera  House  one  of 
their  Flexible  Canvas  Roofs.  Several  months  after  a fire 
totally  destroyed  the  building,  gutting  it.  The  roof  being 
fire-proof  aided  the  saving  of  the  adjoining  building ; and 
several  pieces  not  burning  are  in  such  a state  of  preserva- 
tion that  they  again  could  be  put  on  other  buildings. 
We  recommend  it  to  any  person  wishing  a cheap  and 
good  roof.  T.  E.  Snelbaker, 

Chas.  S.  Smith. 

Staunton,  Va.,  January  2,  1882. 

Gentlemen : This  is  to  certify  that  Sagendorph’s 
Patent  Flexible  Canvas  Roof  was  laid  on  my  porch  in  1878, 
and  to-day  is  in  a good  state  of  preservation,  and  has 
never  leaked.  From  all  appearances  it  will  last  for  many 
more  years.  I cheerfully  commend  it  to  any  one  wanting 
a good  roof.  Capt.  J.  R.  Paris, 

General  Agent  Virginia  Life  Insurance  Company. 


Cincinnati,  Hamilton  and  Dayton  R.  R.,  I 
Office  of  Engineer,  l 

Cincinnati,  December  10th,  1885.  ) 

W.  C.  Irwin , Esq..  G.  R.  M.,  C.,  C.,  C.  and  I.  R.  R.,  | 
Cincinnati ',  0. — Dear  Sir:  The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roof 
and  Painting  Company  have  been  doing  considerable 
work  for  us  during  the  past  two  years,  having  covered 
part  of  our  General  Office  at  200  W.  Fourth  Street,  with 
their  Flexible  Canvas  Roofing;  the  roof  at  the  present 
time  is  in  first-class  condition,  and  will  apparently  last 
for  several  years,  and  for  the  period  guaranteed,  five 
years.  They  have  done  a great  deal  of  repairing  of  our 
tin  and  other  roofs  with  their  Iron  Cement  and  Patching. 
We  use  their  Paint  for  painting  all  our  tin  and  metal 
roofs,  and  find  it  to  be  as  good  an  article  as  we  have  ever 
used.  Up  to  the  present  time  their  work  has  given  full 
and  complete  satisfaction  in  every  respect,  and  I think 
their  method  of  patching  and  repairing  iron  and  tin  roofs 
the  cheapest  and  best  that  I know  of.  As  to  their  lasting 
qualities  I will  be  better  able  to  judge  in  a few  more 
years,  but  think  there  will  be  no  trouble  in  that  respect. 

Respectfully,  J.  Ramsey,  Jr., 

Engineer. 


St.  Louis,  Mo.,  March  16,  1882. 

The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company , 14,  16 
and  18  East  Second  Street — Gentlemen  : With  pleasure  I 
write  the  following  few  lines  to  let  you  know  about  the 
Flexible  Canvas  Roofing,  which  your  company  laid 
on  the  decks  of  the  steamer  “Columbia,”  of  the 
Kansas  City  Packet  Company  of  this  city,  last  summer. 
Capt.  Knight  was  on  board  of  her  after  she  came  in  from 
her  first  trip,  which  was  about  one  week  ago.  He  found 
it  to  be  all  right.  Capt.  Gould  said  there  were  no  leaks, 
and  that  it  has  resisted  all  spatks  from  burning  wood , 
which  is  very  essential  in  steamboat  roofs  or  deck  coverings. 

Yours  very  truly,  Frank  Schueller, 

of  Knight  Sr  Schueller. 


Office  of  Underwriters’  Association,  1 
of  Cincinnati,  j- 

Cincinnati,  July  28,  1882.  J 
The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company- 
Gentlemen : I have  examined  the  fire-proof  qualities  of 
your  Flexible  Canvas  Roofing,  and  consider  it  equal, 
if  not  superior,  as  a protector  against  fire,  to  the  ordinary 
tin  or  metal  roofing  generally  used,  and,  in  my  judgment, 
any  building  covered  with  it  should  be  classed  and  rated 
the  same  as  a metal  roof  building. 

Respectfully,  C.  E.  Marshall, 

Secretary. 


Underwriters’  Association,  of  Cincinnati, .l 
Cincinnati,  July  19th,  1883.  / 

Mr.  4.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager,  14,  ib  and  18  East 
Second  Street,  City — Gentlemen : In  answer  to  your  query 
as  to  the  difference  in  rates  made  by  this  Association  on 
buildings  covered  with  your  Patent  Flexible  Canvas  Roof- 
ing and  one  covered  with  metal,  have  to  say  we  make  no 
distinction  between  the  two,  both  being  rated  on  the 
same  basis.  Respectfully,  C.  E.  Marshall, 

Secretary. 


The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  mid  Corrugating  Company. 


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Paint  will  protect  all  the  iron  work  used  in  the  construction 
of  the  same.  A cast  house  roof  painted  with  this  Paint  will  remain  in  good  condition  for  years, 
while  other  paints  give  little,  if  any,  protection.  A trial  is  all  we  ask. 


Fig.  ■-.!>. 


OBELISK  IRON  <•  CEMENT! 


used  with  Obelisk  Paint,  supersedes  tinners’  soldering.  Saves  expense,  and  prevents 
damages  by  rain  in  leaking  roofs, 


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Sagendorph’s  Obelisk  Paint! 

in  the  hands  of  an  honest  workman,  produces  a covering  that  will  resist  atmospheric  changes,  prevent 

rust,  and  stop  leaks  in  tin  or  iron  roofing. 


This  covering  adheres  firmly  to  the  surface  to  which  it  is  applied,  thoroughly  cementing  all  joints,  seams  and  breaks, 
strengthening  the  entire  surface,  forming  a pure,  non-corrosive  coating,  susceptible  of  great  elasticity,  without  crack- 
ing or  peeling.  This  feature  is  one  of  great  importance  to  metal  roofs,  as  the  covering  does  not  deteriorate  with  the 
change  of  seasons,  but  stands  intact  through  wet  or  dry,  heat  or  cold.  Simply  painting  roofs  with  ordinary  com- 
pounds does  little,  if  any,  good,  as  the  oil  soon  dries  out  and  leaves  the  mineral  body  in  a scaly  or  chalky  condition, 
while  the  Obelisk  Metallic  Paint  furnishes  a coating  equal  to  the  metal  to  which  it  is  applied,  being  composed  of  foreign 
gums,  native  Sesquioxide  of  Iron,  Manganese  and  5.  T.  P.  Body  Oil,  as  manipulated  by  us,  and  if  applied  in  accord- 
ance with  our  mode  of  treatment  will  produce  an  indestructible  covering  for  metal  (against  natural  causes.)  This 
Paint  supplies  a long  felt  want,  and  any  tin  or  iron  surface  properly  covered  with  it  is  certainly  doubled  in  value  for 
roofing  purposes,  for  the  metal  cannot,  rust.  It  will  prevent  or  repair  broken  joints  and  seams,  and  remain  in  good 
condition  for  many  years.  During  the  past  fifteen  years  this  Paint  has  been  applied  to  over  1,000,000  squares  of  iron, 
tin  and  fibrous  surfaces,  distributed  throughout  the  United  States,  represented  on  the  finest  and  largest  public  and 
private  buildings,  Iron  Plants  and  Manufacturing  Plants,  and  in  no  instance  has  it  come  to  our  knowledge  of  its  giving 
dissatisfaction  or  proving  contrary  to  our  representations,  fully  meeting  the  claims  made  by  us,  and  proving  one  of 
the  best  preservers  of  metal  and  metallic  roofs  ever  offered  to  the  public. 

Gtlisliora. — We  manufacture  the  original  Sagendorph  Metallic  Paint  from  purest,  toughest  and  hardest  Lake 
Superior  Iron  Ore.  The  Obelisk  Metallic  Paint  is  not  made  of  slate,  shale,  rotton  stone  or  clay,  like  other  so-called 
mineral  paints,  with  which  we  do  not  pretend  to  compete.  Our  Paints  are  more  durable  and  as  valuable  as  the  best 
red  lead,  and  costs  much  less. 

Analysis  ©f  Sirsn  0 ire  — 

Sesquioxide  of  Iron, 93-68  per  cent,  j Alumina,  3.06  per  cent. 

Silica, 3.20  per  cent.  I Loss, 06  per  cent. 

CS^Equal  to  65.00  per  cent,  of  Metallic  Iron.'wSU 

Buy  only  that  bearing  our  trade  mark  of  the  Obelisk. 

Bswaire  ©I  Frauds  and  Unprincipled  Dealers. — Dishonest  men  have  been  in  the  habit  of  using  our 
name,  or  a name  so  nearly  ours  as  to  deceive  the  public,  and  selling  burnt  ore,  clay  and  stone  paints,  representing 
them  to  be  the  genuine  Obelisk  Paint,  the  same  as  manufactured  by  the  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Co.,  of 
Cincinnati,  Ohio.  You  may  have  bought  burnt  ore  paint,  thinking  you  were  getting  Obelisk  Paint,  and  if  so,  of 
course,  you  are  down  upon  such.  It  has  cost  you  double  what  it  would  had  you  bought  the  genuine,  because  you 
had  to  use  more  of  it ; and  if  you  have  painted  iron  or  tin,  it  has  rusted,  because  the  burning  of  the  ore  has  changed 
its  nature  and  made  it  subject  to  re-oxydization. 

Our  Paint  will  not  re-oxydize,  because  the  ore  is  the  perfection  of  oxydization,  and  nothing  is  done  to  change  its 
nature. 

Ilford  to  Property  Owners. — Close  attention  paid  to  the  repairing  and  painting  of  metal  roofs  has  clearly 
shown  that  lead  solder  will  not  unite  sheets  of  metal  together  against  moisture  or  the  elements  when  used  for  roofing 
purposes.  Tin  plate  varies  in  quality  the  same  as  any  other  commodity,  and  is  composed  of  many  different  grades 
of  iron  coated  with  tin  or  lead.  Many  have  the  idea  that  tin  roofing  is  composed  of  solid  tin,  while  others  have  the 
impression  that  the  tin  is  incorporated  through  the  entire  body  of  the  sheets.  In  order  to  have  this  communication 
thoroughly  understood,  we  think  it  necessary  to  make  a brief  explanation  of  the  mode  employed  in  the  manufacture 
of  tin  plates.  All  tin  or  leaded  plates  are  composed  of  sheet  iron, — first  quality  charcoal  iron,  second  quality 
charcoal  iron,  (imperfect  sheets,)  third  quality  coke  iron. 

These  various  iron  sheets  are  treated  to  a coating  of  tin  or  lead  solution.  When  finished  they  are  known  as  tin 

I or  leaded  plates.  To  facilitate  the  working  of  these  different  brands  of  roofing,  it  is  necessary  to  join  the  sheets 
together  by  means  of  hooking  and  then  soldering.  When  they  are  laid  upon  boards  or  sheathing  to  form  a roof, 
they  are  then  subject  to  great  strain  upon  each  other,  caused  by  the  atmospheric  changes,  expansion  and  contraction. 
Then  it  is  that  the  joints  and  seams  are  tried,  and  the  strength  of  this  roof  is  measured,  just  the  same  as  the  strength 
of  an  iron  chain  would  be,  (provided  it  had  a weak  link.)  This  imperfect  link  would  represent  the  strength  of  the 
chain;  so  does  the  lead  solder  measure  the  strength  of  a tin  or  lead  plate  roof.  Several  sheets  hooked  together  and 

Loldered  with  lead,  and  subjected  to  the  atmospheric  changes,  will  expand  and  contract;  each  sheet  being  of  the 


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same  material  will  act  alike,  and  the  lead  being  a shorter  and  softer  grain,  must  give  way  to  its  strong  and  superior 
neighbor.  Results  are  a broken  joint  or  seam,  next  follows  an  opening,  and  the  next  develops  a leaky  roof.  You 
call  in  the  tinner,  and  he  only  temporarily  stops  the  leak  with  the  old  remedy,  (lead  solder,)  and  one  warm  day’s  sun, 
with  the  cooling  night  air,  subjects  the  roof  to  great  and  sudden  strain,  and  the  old  breaks  re  appear.  Another  call 
makes  the  discovery  that  the  tin  is  so  rusty  and  bad  that  to  make  a secure  job  you  must  have  a new  roof,  of  the  same 
construction,  soldered  joint  and  subject  to  the  same  strain,  producing  the  same  results,  leaky  roofs. 

Hundreds  of  remedies  have  been  tried  during  the  past  twenty  years,  and  for  the  past  fifteen  years  none  of  them 
have  proven  of  any  account,  except  ours,  known  as  the  original  Obelisk  Roofing  Paint.  Out  of  the  thousands  of 
metal  roofs  treated  by  us  during  these  years  we  have  never  had  brought  to  our  notice  a single  failure.  Never  has  a 
joint  or  seam  or  hole  in  a metal  roof  leaked  after  we  had  treated  it.  Work  done  by  us  in  this  city  during  the  last  six 
years  presents  the  same  appearance  that  it  did  when  first  finished.  This  coating  forms  a covering  that  resists 
atmospheric  changes,  not  affected  by  the  burning  of  soft  coal,  strengthens  every  joint  and  seam,  prevents  rust,  will 
remain  in  perfeet  condition  for  many  years  without  renewal;  at  the  same  time  place  the  roof  in  a condition  that  will 
not  require  watching  or  cause  damage  by  leaking.  No  matter  how  bad  the  roof  leaks  this  Paint  will  restore  it,  and 
accomplish  the  desired  effect  if  the  directions  are  followed.  A trial  costs  little,  and  will  prove  a great  benefit  to  the 
property,  economy  to  the  owner,  and  the  truthfullness  of  our  claims. 

Competition  in  tin  roofing  is  so  great,  and  prices  have  become  so  cut,  that  it  is  impossible  to  furnish  a good  quality 
of  plate  and  do  a first-class  job.  No  business  man  can  afford  to  work  below  cost,  and  he  is  forced  to  use  a low  grade 
to  meet  this  competition,  and  in  seven  cases  out  of  ten  the  roof  taken  off  will  prove  far  superior  in  quality  to  the  new 
one.  If  the  owner  had  known  of  this  Paint  and  Cement,  and  employed  an  honest  workman,  he  could  have  saved 
many  dollars,  and  had  a much  better  roof  than  the  new  one  will  prove.  This  Paint  applied  to  new  work  will  keep 
the  metallic  surface  free  from  rust,  covering  the  joints  and  seams  in  such  a manner  that  expansion  and  contraction 
cannot  break  them,  and  will  be  free  from  any  expense  to  the  owner  for  five  or  more  years.  The  ordinary  tnode  of 
painting  roofs  has  proven  of  little  worth,  if  any,  and  the  best  will  not  last  any  length  of  time.  Some  property  owners 
paint  every  year;  some  in  two  years,  while  others  neglect  for  many  years,  and  allow  rust  to  form  to  such  an  extent 
that  the  metal  is  beyond  repair. 

We  have  done  more  to  raise  the  value  of  Tin  and  Iron  for  Roofing  purposes  than  any  other  coating  or  compound  hereto- 
fore known.  Tin  or  Iron  roofs  will  not  rust  out  when  properly  coated  with  our  Paint. 

Wh  en  you  are  offered  a good,  first-class  article  for  a low  price,  much  below  cost  of  making  such  goods,  you  can 
rest  assured  that  either  the  seller  or  buyer  will  be  cheated,  and  nine  times  out  of  ten  it  will  prove  that  the  buyer 
has  suffered. 

Obelisk  Metallic  Paint  and  Cement. — Its  Worth  to  All. — Fifteen  years’  study  and  experiment  have 
developed  the  finest  Fire  and  Weather  Proof  Paint  ever  put  on  the  market;  an  altogether  original  process  and 
amalgamation  of  pigments,  whereby  a paint  is  produced  which  combines  advantages  not  afforded  by  any  paints  now 
known  in  the  market.  It  is  called  Obelisk  Metallic  Paint.  Some  of  the  advantages  mentioned  are  as  follows:  It  is 
not  only  suitable  for  all  purposes  for  which  common  or  superior  lead  paints  can  be  used,  but  for  many  others  which 
they  cannot  be  used  with  effect,  viz:  As  a protection  against  the  possible  penetration  of  dampness,  the  effect  of  salt 
or  salt  water,  diluted  acids  and  alkalies,  withstanding  from  400  to  500  degrees  of  heat,  usage  over  tar  and  its  com- 
pounds, its  resistance  of  ammonical  vapors  and  sulphuretted  hydrogen  gases,  proof  against  worms,  ants,  barnacles, 
preventing  oxydization  of  metals,  even  arresting  the  same  after  it  has  attacked  metals.  It  contains  no  poisonous 
substances,  and  can  be  used  without  injury  by  any  person,  even  of  the  most  delicate  constitution.  For  coating 
tanks,  holding  water,  etc.,  it  imparts  no  taste  whatever.  Infectious  germs  can  find  no  lodgment  on  it;  it  can  be 
used  on  surfaces  of  wood,  iron,  stone,  plaster,  brick,  zinc,  tar,  etc.;  its  surface  can  be  washed  without  injury.  One 
coat  prevents  penetration  of  moisture,  and  two  coats  produce  a body  that  withstands  all  elements;  it  can  be  applied 
over  other  paint,  or  other  paint  over  it.  For  iron  work,  such  as  columns,  girders,  railings,  bridges  and  iron  ships  it 
has  no  equal.  Its  covering  capacity  on  clean  metal  surface  is  175  square  feet,  two  coats  to  the  gallon,  while  its  cost  is 
not  much  in  excess  of  common  paints.  It  is  easily  applied  by  any  person.  Its  effect  upon  any  substance  to  which  it 
is  applied  is  the  same  as  a coating  of  porcelain  to  an  iron  vessel;  in  fact,  it  hermetically  seals  the  surface  to  the 
admission  of  air,  water  or  any  substance  whatever.  The  only  Paint  that  will  form  a coating  which  completely  resists 
all  atmospheric  influences,' whether  natural  or  from  the  necessary  fires  used  about  blast  furnaces,  rolling  mills,  gas 
houses,  sheet  iron  mills,  etc.  It  has  been  used  extensively  among  these  industries  during  the  past  ten  years,  and  in  no 
instance  has  it  failed  to  give  satisfaction,  fulfilling  all  claims  made  for  it. 

In  ordering  Paint  it  is  best  to  .also  order  the  Cement,  which  must  be  used  according  to  directions,  in  stopping 
leaks  of  any  kind.  Ten  pounds  will  repair  about  one  hundred  leaks  in  joints,  seams  or  rust  holes;  also  use  the 
Cement  for  flashing;  it  is  a permanent  remedy  for  stopping  leaks  around  chimneys  and  in  skylights. 

The  Original  Obelisk  Paint  and  Cement,  with  full  and  plain  printed  directions  hozu  to  apply,  pul  up  in  one  to  fifty 
gallon  packages.  Cement  in  five  to  three  hundred  pound  kegs.  For  sale  only  by 

THE  SAGENDORPH  IRON  ROOFING  AND  PAINT  CO. 

Samples,  and  full  printed  directions  to  apply,  upon  application.  Trade  supplied. 


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DEPARTMENT  EIGHTH. 


OBELISK  IRON  CEMENT. 


! 


This  Cement  has  been  steadily  growing  into  use  for  the  past  15  years,  and  is  rapidly  taking  the  place  of  lead 
solder,  always  giving  perfect  satisfaction.  Resisting  all  the  elements,  uniting  metal  joints  securely,  and  readily  ad- 
hering to  brick,  stone,  wood,  iron,  tin  or  mortar,  makes  it  the  most  suitable  material  to  use  for  counter  flashing. 
Every  kind  of  leak  in  a roof  can  be  effectually  stopped  by  Obelisk  Iron  Cement.  It  can  be  applied  readily  and 
perfectly  by  any  one  without  the  use  of  heat  or  special  tools,  which  cannot  be  done  with  solder  or  any  other  kind  of 
compound.  Iron  Roofs  made  perfect  by  its  use.  No  joint,  seam  or  leak  upon  which  Obelisk  Iron  Cement  is 
applied  ever  gives  out.  It  is  perfection.  Tinners  or  roofers  cannot  afford  to  do  without  it.  Once  used,  always  used. 


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T EST IMONIALS 

of  Prominent  Manufacturing  Companies,  Firms  and  Individuals  as  to  the  Worth  and  Merits  of  all  the 

Goods  Manufactured  by  us. 


Cincinnati,  O. 

Mr.  Sagendorph  repaired  the  roof  on  the  premises 
which  I occupy,  Nos.  140  and  142  Main  Street.  It  was, 
when  he  took  hold  of  it,  the  worst  old  tin  roof  I ever 
saw,  and  it  is  now  and  has  been  for  the  past  eighteen 
months  one  of  the  tightest  water-proof  ro^fs  ever  made. 

J.  L.  Wayne,  Jr., 
140  and  142  Main  Street. 

Harrisonburg,  Va.,  June  15,  1880. 

Dear  Sir:  I erected  a new  building  with  a tin  roof 
last  spring,  and  I want  the  roof  painted.  If  Mr.  Sagen- 
dorph is  still  in  your  employ  I wish  you  would  send  him 
here.  The  old  roof  he  painted  for  me  two  y’ears  ago 
next  fall  gives  entire  satisfaction.  New  roof  is  27X42  J4- 
Respectfully,  Joseph  Nye. 


Lynchburg,  V a.,  January  7,  1S81. 
This  is  to  certify  that  about  four  years  ago  the  roof  of 
my  residence  leaked  very  badly,  and  I got  Mr.  L.  L. 
Sagendorph  to  repair  it  with  his  Metallic  Paint,  since 
which  time  it  has  never  leaked.  R.  PI.  Boatwright. 


United  States  Navy  Yard,  Washington,  f 
Office  of  Civil  Engineer,  July  13,  1877.  ( 

Dear  Sir : I take  pleasure  in  stating  that  Sagendorph 
& Bro.  were  employed  during  the  month  of  February' 
last  to  treat  with  the  Metallic  Paint  the  east  and  south 
side  of  boiler-shop  roof,  then  in  a leaky  condition. 
Since  its  application  the  leaks  have  been  successfully 
stopped,  and  the  Paint  presents  no  signs  of  deterioration 
in  the  least,  and  has  thus  far  given  entire  satisfaction. 

Very  respectfully,  A.  G.  Monacal, 

C.  E.  U.  S. 


Belfont  Iron  Works  Company,  | 
Ikonton,  O.,  March  3,  1883.  J 
The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Co. — Gentle- 
men: We  take  pleasure  in  saying  we  are  pleased  with 
the  work  you  have  done  at  our  blast  furnace.  We  refer 
to  your  painting  with  Obelisk  Paint,  the  smoke  stack, 
150  feet  high,  painted  September,  1881,  and  three 
Whitewall  Hot  Blast  stoves.  We  consider  the  work  and 
Paint  first-class  for  the  purpose  required. 

Very  truly  yours, 

Belfont  Iron  Works  Company. 

F.  D.  Norton,  Pres’t. 

L.  T.  Dean,  Vice  Pres’t. 

B.  H.  Burr,  Sec’y  and  Treas. 


The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  ana  Paint  Company — 
Gentlemen : I have  had  several  roofs  repaired  by  your 
Paint  and  Canvas  on  shingles  and  tin;  also  gutters 
patched  ; have  put  on  over  shingles  your  Iron  Roofing. 
Am  well  satisfied  as  to  their  durability  and  economy. 

Yours,  etc.,  W.  P.  PIulbert, 

Office , Room  2,  Gazette  Building. 


Staunton,  Va.,  January  17,  1881. 

L.  L.  Sagendorph , Manager — Dear  Sir:  I have 
recently  used  Mr.  Sagendorph’s  Patent  Roofing,  and 
whereas  sufficient  time  has  not  elapsed  to  test  the  roof 
thoroughly,  yet  I regard  the  main  points  of  the  roof 
good.  It  was  my  choice  between  several  other  makers. 
I think  the  patent  will  prove  a great  success  if  handled 
with  judgment  and  skill.  Yours  very  truly, 

M.  Erskine  Miller, 

President  and  Manager  Fire  Creek  Coal  and  Coke  Co., 
Fire  Creek,  IV.  Va. 


Buffalo  Gap,  Va.,  January  19,  1881. 

L.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager — Dear  Sir:  We  have  two 
houses  covered  with  Sagcfidorph’s  Patent  Iron  Roofing. 
One  of  the  houses  is  78X46  and  the  other  68X4°-  We 
have  had  no  leaks,  and  it  appears  to  me  to  be  the  best 
iron  roofing  I have  ever  seen.  With  a roof  covered  with 
sheathing,  and  then  the  iron  placed  on,  it  is  very  strong 
and  good.  We  have  a wooden  trestle  and  bridge  painted 
with  Sagendorph’s  Metallic  Paint.  Mr.  Sagendorph 
covered  the  roofs  of  houses  very  rapidly,  and  executed 
his  work  well.  Respectfully,  D.  P.  McCorkle, 

General  Sup' t N.  Y.  and  Va.  Iron  and  Coal  Co. 


Roanoke  College,  Salem,  Va.,  May  24,  1878. 

Judge  fV.  Griffin — Dear  Sir:  In  making  proposal  for 
the  treatment  of  the  college  roofs,  Mr.  Sagendorph  sub- 
mitted a letter  from  Colonel  Forsberg,  C.  E.,  Lynchburg, 
Va.,  indorsing  the  Metallic  Paint  and  the  manner  in 
which  it  is  applied  in  the  strongest  terms.  Through  my 
own  inadvertence  this  letter  has  been  mislaid,  and  I feel 
it  but  justice  to  the  agent,  in  consequence,  to  make  the 
above  statement.  Permit  me  also  to  say  that,  from 
observation  and  experience  of  the  work  done  by  Mr. 
Sagendorph  on  the  roof  of  my  porch  and  the  roofs  of  the 
college  building,  I feel  satisfied  that  the  material 
employed  and  the  method  of  its  application  will 
thoroughly  preserve  and  repair  all  surface  to  which  it 
may  be  applied.  Very  respectfully,  J.  C.  Well. 


jo  The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company. 


Freehold  Mills,  Freehold,  N.  Y. 

Sagendorph  Roofing  Company — Sirs:  Have  shipped 
to-day  box  of  Tools  and  will  send  balance  when  I hear  from 
you.  In  your  terms  to  my  partner  you  agreed  to  box 
and  pat  on  board  of  cars  free  of  charge,  and  you  got  me 
charged  40  cents  for'  box ; send  amount  of  freight 
included  and  I will  remit.  The  roofing  suits  finely. 
We  shall  want  more  in  the  spring  as  we  are  going  to  do 
considerable  rebuilding  then.  I think  I can  get  you 
several  orders  by  that  time  if  you  will  make  it  interesting 
for  me.  Yours  respectfully,  A.  J.  Brown. 


Cincinnati,  March  1,  1884. 

0.  L.  Perin , Esq.,  V.  P.  and  Sup' t M.  C.  D.  Co. — My 
Dear  Oliver:  This  will  introduce  to  you  Mr.  H.  C. 
Woodrow,  who  is  at  present  with  Mr.  Sagendorph  in  the 
roofing  business.  Remembering  that  your  corn  house 
needs  repairing,  I recommend  Mr.  S.  most  strongly  for 
the  work.  From  what  I know  of  him,  I feel  justified  in 
saying  that  his  work  is  always  well  done  in  every 
particular,  and  invariably'  gives  satisfaction.  I should 
advise  your  giving  him  the  preference,  if  you  have  not 
already  made  the  repairs.  Very  faithfully', 

Thos.  T.  Gaff. 


Architect's  Office,  U.  S Capitol,  j 
Washington,  D.  C.,  July  22,  1872.  / 

Z.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager — Dear  Sir:  In  reply  to 
yours  of  the  25th  inst.  as  to  my  opinion  of  the  iron  ore 
used  in  the  manufacture  of  your  Metallic  Paint,  I have 
to  say  that  I have  been  so  pleased  with  it,  since  it  was 
accidentally  brought  to  my  notice  some  years  ago,  that  I 
have  used  no  other  mineral  paint  for  tin  roofs,  or  for  iron 
work  where  the  color  would  permit.  For  body  and 
durability  I consider  it  superior  to  any  other  mineral 
paint  ever  brought  to  my  notice. 

Very  respectfully  your  obedient  servant, 

Edward  Clark, 
Architect. 

Ashland  Coal  and  Iron  Railway  Co.  J 
Ashland  Ky.,  March  1,  1883.  / 

L.  L.  Sagendorph,  Sup't. — Dear  Sir : The  work  done 
for  us  in  painting  and  repairing  our  roofs,  gives,  so  far, 
perfect  satisfaction.  You  will  remember  that  our  cast- 
ing-house roof  had  more  holes  in  it  than  whole  sheets, 
and  that  I was  skeptical  as  to  the  calico  you  put  on 
standing  the  test  of  the  excessive  heat  to  which  it  is 
subjected  several  times  daily;  but  it  has  stood  it,  and 
much  to  my  surprise,  and  is  now,  at  the  expiration  of 
nearly  two  years,  to  all  appearances,  as  good  as  when 
put  on.  The  Paint  on  our  other  iron  roofs  also  looks 
much  more  durable  than  any  other  kind  we  have  ever 
used,  seeming  to  retain  its  body  regardless  of  the  effect 
of  the  weather.  Very  respectfully, 

Douglas  Putnam,  Jr.,  Sup’t. 
John  Means,  Pres’t.  Frank  Coles,  Ass’t  Sup’t. 

John  G.  Peebles,  Vice  Pres’t. 

Robert  Peebles,  Sec’y  and  Treas. 


Cincinnati,  February  28,  1884. 

Messrs.  L.  Lewis  Sagendorph  er  Co.,  City — Dear  Sirs: 
We  have  been  asked  by  various  parties  about  the  quality 
of  your  Paint.  It  gives  us  much  pleasure  to  state  that 
since  you  have  painted  the  roof  of  the  Eureka  building 
we  have  got  rid  of  the  trouble  and  annoyance  that  we 
had  for  years,  and  we  regard  it  as  a number  one  material 
for  resisting  the  elements,  and  will  cheerfully'  recommend 
it  to  all  your  friends  and  the  public. 

Yours  respectfully,  Freiberg  & WoRKDM. 


Fort  Defiance,  January  21,  1881. 

L.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager — Dear  Sir:  In  reply'  to 
yours  of  the  15th  inst.  I have  to  say  that  our  entire 
buildings  are  covered  with  the  Sagendorph’s  Patent  Iron 
Roofing,  painted  with  his  Mineral  Paint.  It  has  given 
entire  satisfaction,  and,  in  my  opinion,  it  is  not  only 
much  cheaper  than  tin,  but  far  more  substantial  and  last- 
ing. Since  its  introduction  here,  some  eighteen  months 
ago,  it  has  now  become  to  be  generally  used. 

Very  respectfully,  Chas.  S.  Roller, 

Principal  Augusta  i Male  Academy. 


Eerrol,  Va.,  January  20,  1881. 

L.  L.  Sagendorph , Manager — Dear  Sir:  Yours  of 
15th  inst.  asking  information  regarding  Sagendorph’s 
Patent  Iron  Roofing  received.  In  reply  have  to  say  that 
we  used  his  Mineral  Paint  on  a tin  roof,  and  it  gave 
satisfaction,  and  so  far  comes  up  to  what  he  claims  for  it. 
This  was  put  on  about  sixteen  months  ago.  Last  June, 
when  we  re-built  our  casting-house,  we  engaged  Mr. 
Sagendorph  to  roof  it.  Since  then  it  has  been  as 
severely  tested  as  was  possible,  by  the  weather  on  the 
outside  and  quite  a high  degree  of  heat  within.  From 
our  experience  with  it  as  given  above,  we  have  no  fault 
to  find,  and  should  use  it  in  preference  to  any  other  we 
now  of  if  we  had  buildings  to  cover. 

Respectfully',  C.  A.  Rundall, 

Sup't  Penn,  and  Va.  Iron  and  Coal  Co. 


Lynchburg,  Va.,  May  28,  1878. 

L.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager — Dear  Sir : Attracted  by 
the  testimonials  of  the  United  States  Army  and  Navy  in 
respect  to  your  Metallic  Paint  for  roofs,  I contracted 
some  months  ago  for  the  treatment  of  the  roof  of  my 
dwelling  house,  which  was  done  in  January  last.  My 
roof  was  an  old  one  of  tin,  put  on  about  1852,  and  in 
many  places  had  holes  which  admitted  enough  water  to 
discolor  the  ceilings  in  the  upper  rooms  in  many  places 
whenever  there  was  a hard  rain.  After  the  treatment 
was  done,  a few  of  the  leaks  were  found  not  to  be  closed, 
a fact  which,  by  previous  request,  was  communicated  to 
your  agent.  A second  application  to  these  places  closed 
all  the  leaks,  and  they  have  so  far  remained  effectually 
closed.  I am  extremely  well  pleased  with  the  result. 
Without  your  Paint  I would  have  been  compelled  to  put 
on  a new  roof ; with  it  I expect  to  avoid  the  necessity  for 
many  years.  Respectfully  yours,  R.  G.  H.  Kean. 


The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Corrugating  Company. 


QuiNNIMONT,  W.  Va.,  January  22,  1881. 

L.  L.  Sagendorph , Manager — Dear  Sir:  Yours  of  the 
15th  inst.  in  reference  to  Sagendorph’s’Patent  Iron  Roof- 
ing and  Obelisk  Metallic  Paint  is  received.  We  have 
used  both  extensively,  and  it  does  stop  leaks  and  does  all 
claimed  for  it  by  Mr.  Sagendorph. 

Yours  respectfully,  J.  F.  Lewis, 

Vice  Pres't  and  Manager  Penn,  and  Va.  Iron  and 
Coal  Co. 


Virginia  Female  Institute,  \ 
Staunton,  Va.,  October  13,  1878.  / 

Dear  Sir : On  the  completion  of  your  tedious  job  on 
our  leaky  roofs  to  our  great  satisfaction,  it  is  due  to  you 
to  express  our  commendation  of  your  material,  the  pains 
taken  to  make  a good  job,  the  plan  of  operation  and  the 
complete  success  secured.  We  have  been  afflicted  with 
leaks  in  our  tin  roofs  for  many  years,  and  never  before 
have  we  felt  confidence  in  any  process  for  relief  until  we 
secured  your  services.  I believe  you  have  fully  suc- 
ceeded, and  hence  we  recommend  your  Metallic  Paint, 
and  careful  method  of  using  it,  to  any  parties  suffering 
with  leaky  roofs.  It  affords  me  pleasure  to  testify,  also, 
to  the  quiet  and  gentlemanly  deportment  of  your  work- 
men, and  the  little  trouble  and  annoyance  they  gave  our 
family  during  their  long  job.  This  is  of  special  import- 
ance to  us,  and  I doubt  not  will  be  equally  appreciated 
by  others.  Very  truly  your  obedient  servant, 

R.  H.  Phillips, 
Rector. 

Roanoke,  Va.,  March  5,  1883. 

I.  L.  Sagendorph,  Manager — Dear  Sir:  In  reply  to 
your  favor  requesting  my  view  and  experience  with  your 
Iron  Roofing  and  Metallic  Paint,  it  affords  me  pleasure 
to  say  that  during  my  connection  with  the  Low  Moor 
Iron  Company,  as  C.,  M.  and  Mining  Engineer,  your 
Company  painted  for  us  by  contract,  with  your  Paint, 
over  one  hundred  dwelling  houses,  covered  the  extensive 
ore  sheds,  new  foundry  and  machine  shops,  the  extension 
to  our  cast-house  and  several  other  buildings,  with  Iron 
Roofing,  and  painted  all  with  your  Roofing  Paint, 
besides  repainting  the  iron  work  and  stack  of  furnace, 
etc.,  in  all  of  which  work  our  experience  was  a repetition 
of  that  of  the  former  manager  who  built  the  furnace  in 
’79  and  ’80,  and  had  awarded  you  the  contracts  for  all 
the  original  roofing  and  painting,  which  was  that  for  all 
the  qualities  which  constituted  good  work,  suitability, 
durability  and  faithfullness  in  workmanship,  your  Com- 
pany cannot  be  excelled,  at  least  in  my  experience.  I 
may  also  add  that  whilst  building  extensive  coal  works 
on  New  River,  in  ’81,  for  the  New  River  Coke  Co.,  of 
which  I was  Superintendent  and  Engineer,  we  used  both 
your  Paint  and  Iron  Roofing,  and  always  received 
satisfaction  ; and  hence  I cheerfully  commend  your  work 
and  material  to  any  one  needing  such  services. 

Very  truly,  etc.,  C.  F.  Conrad, 

C.,  M.  df  M.  Engineer,  Croze/  S.  dr  I.  Co.  dr  At., 
Roanoke,  Va.,  and  Rover  Iron  Co.,  Roanoke,  Va. 

P.  S. — During  the  past  month,  knowing  the  quality  of 
your  Paint  so  well,  I have  sent  to  Cincinnati  and  secured 
it  for  the  roof  of  my  residence  here.  C. 


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Fayette  Coal  and  Coke  Co.,  j 
Stone  Clike,  W.  Va.  / 

Dear  Sir : It  affords  me  pleasure  to  be  able  to  state, 
that  the  roofing  and  painting  done  for  us  has  given 
great  satisfaction  in  finish  and  durability.  It  is,  in  my 
opinion,  unequaled.  Yours  truly, 

G.  W.  Bramwell,  C.  E. 

Warrenton,  Va.,  December  19,  1877. 

Dear  Sir : Yours  of  the  1 6th  inst.  received.  Would 
answer  that  our  depot  roof,  before  you  worked  on  it,  was 
nearly  as  poor  a roof  as  business  can  be  safely  done 
under — frequently  necessary  to  move  books  and  papers 
to  one  part  and  another,  as  we  could  find  places. 
Indeed,  best  judges  thought  it  useless  to  attempt  to  repair 
such  a roof.  And  now  since  you  have  repaired  this  roof,  I 
have  failed  to  find  a single  leak.  Your  finish,  also,  has  a 
respectable  appearance . Yours  truly,  J.  S.  Linn, 

Agent  IV.  C.  V.  M.  and  G.  S.  Railroad. 

Office  City  Engineer,  1 
Ly.nchbug,  Va.,  1878.  j 

It  affords  me  great  gratification  to  find  that  Mr. 
Sagendorph,  of  this  city,  recently  received  a contract  for 
treating  the  roofs  of  some  of  our  public  buildings,  and 
that  he  has  completed  this  work  to  the  entire  satisfaction 
of  the  authorities.  The  Metallic  Paint  introduced  by 
him  I do  not  hesitate  to  pronounce  the  most  superior 
roofing  Paint  which  has  come  under  my  observation.  By 
strict  attention  to  business  and  excellent  workmanship 
he  has  gained  the  confidence  of  our  community,  and 
gladly  I recommend  him  as  well  worthy  of  liberal 
patronage.  Aug.  Forsberg,  C.  E. 

Staunton,  Va.,  February  14,  1880. 

Dear  Sir  : It  affords  us  great  gratification  to  testify  to 
the  value  of  your  Metallic  Paint,  and  process  of  treat- 
ment. The  roof  of  Grange  Hall,  (City  Hall,)  lately 
purchased  by  the  city  of  Staunton,  was  in  very  bad 
repair,  leaking  in  all  parts,  causing  the  plastering  to  fall, 
and  ruining  the  ceiling  of  the  main  hall.  After  the 
council  decided  to  convert  the  main  hall  into  a theater, 
we  were  obliged  to  make  the  roof  tight  to  protect  a very 
expensive  fresco  work.  On  reading  your  testimonials 
from  this  state  and  many  large  cities,  with  the  experience 
of  one  of  the  members  of  council  who  had  a very  bad 
roof,  and  stated  that  your  work  had  stopped  all  leaks 
effectually,  we  decided  to  give  your  firm  the  work,  with 
the  understanding  that  if  you  did  not  succeed  the  city 
was  to  pay  nothing.  The  contract  was  made  December, 
1878,  and  up  to  the  present  time  we  have  had  no  trouble, 
(nearly  two  years,)  and  from  all  appearance  the  work 
shows  no  sign  of  deterioration.  We  cheerfully  recom- 
mend both  the  work  and  the  workmen.  You  have 
accomplished  all  that  you  have  claimed,  and  gave  ample 
time  to  test  the  same  before  asking  .any  payment. 

Very  respectfully,  John  W.  Alby,  Chairman, 
John  B.  Evans, 

John  W.  Todd, 

Committee  on  Public  Grounds  ana  Buildings. 


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The  Sagendorph  Iron  Roofing  and  Paint  Company. 


Dear  Sir:  I speak  whereof  I know  when  I say  that 
no  paint  yet  discovered  will  accomplish  what  yours  will, 
either  as  to  wear  or  effectually  stopping  leaks,  either 
from  broken  seams  or  holes  in  roofs.  It  forms  a perfect 
iron  coating,  and  really  becomes  a part  and  parcel  of  a 
tin  or  iron  roof.  Yours  truly,  N.  Hamlin, 

Architect. 


Ironton,  O.,  March  31,  1881. 

Gentlemen:  It  affords  me  great  pleasure  to  testify  to 
the  value  of  your  Metallic  Paint,  and  perfect  construction 
of  your  roofing,  both  of  which  we  have  largely  used  on 
our  rolling  mill  and  blast  furnace  buildings.  The  old 
roof  of  our  casting-house,  which  I was  about  replacing 
with  a new  one,  was,  with  your  Paint  and  Cement, 
rendered  as  good  as  new,  and  from  close  watching  and 
careful  observation  of  said  roof  I feel  assured  it  will  now 
last  for  years.  Your  Paint  applied  to  our  heat  pipes  has 
stood  your  guaranteed  test.  Respectfully, 

J.  H.  B RAM  WELL, 

General  Manager  N.  Y.  and  Ohio  Iron  and  Steel  Works. 


Staunton,  Va.,  February  14,  1880. 

Dear  Sir:  It  gives  us  great  pleasure  to  state  that  the 
work  done  on  our  church  (First  Presbyterian)  and  spire 
with  Metallic  Paint  has  given  us  entire  satisfaction.  The 
leaks  have  been  effectually  stopped,  and  the  spire — nearly 
one  hundred  and  fifty  feet  high  and  very  difficult  to 
reach— has  been  protected  at  the  edges,  (it  being  octagon 
shape.)  It  was  previously  covered  with  lead  and  slate, 
which  had  become  loose— some  of  it  falling  off.  It  now 
presents  a neat  and  durable  appearance,  and  we  have  no 
doubt  will  last  for  many  years.  We  cheerfully  recom- 
mend you  to  the  public. 

David  A.  Kayser, 

Thomas  A.  Bledsoe, 

James  H.  Blackley, 


Washington,  D.  C.,  September  5,  1878. 

To  Whom  it  May  Concern : This  is  to  certify  that 
during  the  summer  I was  solicited  by  Messrs.  Sagendorph 
& Bro.  to  use  Metallic  Paint  on  my  tin  roof,  which  I did 
after  seeing  it  prepared,  and  then  witnessing  the 
thorough  cementing  and  patching  of  all  leaks,  to  the 
number  of  sixty  or  more,  before  the  Paint  was  applied, 
and  1 am  fully  satisfied  with  the  workmanship  and  the 
apparent  durability  of  the  treatment,  both  as  means  of 
protecting  the  tin  or  other  substance  to  which  it  is 
applied,  and  for  thoroughly  stopping  all  leaks.  My  roof, 
a new  one,  was  badly  loosened  and  unseamed  by  the 
wind,  between  three  and  four  years  ago,  since  which 
time  it  has  leaked  continually  in  spite  of  tinners  and 
painters,  until  treated  with  the  Metallic  Paint.  My  bay 
window  flashings  have  also  been  made  water-tight  by  the 
t same  treatment.  I).  S.  Foster,  M.  D. 

L* - 


This  is  to  certify  that  in  September,  1875,  we 
contracted  with  L.  L.  Sagendorph  to  treat  with  Metallic 
Paint  the  roof  of  our  Vulcan  Iron  Works.  The  roof  was 
in  a very  bad  condition — leaking  in  all  parts.  The  sheet 
iron  portion  (under  which  there  was  no  sheathing)  was 
rusted  into  innumerable  holes,  in  some  places  broken 
and  hanging  down  in  patches.  The  roof  was  condemned 
as  useless,  and  we  had  commenced  to  replace  it  with  a 
new  one,  when  Mr.  Sagendorph  undertook  the  repairing 
of  it.  The  broken  portions  were  covered  with  long 
strips  of  canvas,  painted  with  his  Metallic  Paint  and  laid 
in  his  Cement.  The  smaller  holes  were  carefully  sought 
out  and  treated  with  his  Cement,  and  the  whole  roof 
thoroughly  painted  with  Metallic  Paint.  The  work  and 
material  have  stood  the  test  of  eighteen  months— entirely 
coming  up  to  representations  as  to  leakage,  and  to  all 
appearances  the  work  and  material  remain  in  good 
condition.  The  Metallic  Paint  patches  adhere  with 
great  firmness- — the  Cement  tough  and  rubber-like,  and 
the  body  of  the  Paint  all  that  could  be  desired. 

H.  A.  Ramsey  & Co., 

Proprietors  Vulcan  Iron  Works , Baltimore , Md. 


Lynchhurg,  Va.,  August  12,  1885. 

This  is  to  testify  that  Mr.  L.  L.  Sagendorph  painted 
the  roof  of  our  dwelling  with  the  Obelisk  Metallic  Paint, 
in  1879,  and  it  has  saved  the  cost  of  a new  tin  roof,  and 
has  given  entire  satisfaction.  Very  respectfully, 

Tazewell  M.  McCorkle. 


Lynchburg,  Va.,  September  4,  1885. 

I had  my  residence  on  Diamond  Hill  painted  with  the 
above  Paint  some  seven  or  eight  years  ago,  and  it  proved 
to  be  excellent,  as  it  has  never  leaked  to  the  present 
time.  I was  so  pleased  with  it  that  I have,  in  the  past 
few  days,  had  it  repainted  and  another  one  painted  with 
the  same  Paint.  A.  WaDDILL. 


RAILROADS. 

Philadelphia  and  Wilmington  Railroad. 
Ashland  Coal  and  Iron  Railway. 
Virginia  and  Midland  Railroad. 

P.,  C.  and  St.  L.  Railroad. 

Little  Miami  Railroad. 

Marietta  and  Cincinnati  Railroad. 

C.,  H.  and  D.  Railroad. 

C.,  L,  St.  L.  and  C.  Railroad. 

East  Tenn.,  Va.  and  Ga.  Railroad. 

A.  M.  and  O.  Railroad. 

Iron  Railroad. 

Cin.,  G.  and  P.  Railroad. 

N.  and  G.  W.  Railroad. 

T.,  N.  O.  and  P.  Railroad. 

L.  and  N.,  N.  O.  and  T.  Railroad. 

R.  and  A.  R.  Railroad. 


I Building 
f Committee. 


Averv  ' ffirary 


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THE  SAGENDORPH 


Fig.  1. 


Shows  our  Straight  Corrugated  Sheets;  10  corrugations  2 y2  inches  wide  by  ^ to  inch  deep.  Regular  lengths,  6,  7,  8,  9 and  10  feet. 

Special  widths  to  order,  40  in.  after  corrugated. 


Pressed  Corrugated  Iron. 


We  manufacture  PRESSED  Corrugated  Iron  only.  Rolled  Corrugated  Iron  cannot  be  depended 
upon,  where  accuracy,  uniformity  and  economy  are  required,  and  in  furnishing  quotations  on  this 
style  of  metal  goods  we  should  be  allowed  about  5 per  cent,  advance  over  quotations  from  other  firms 
which  manufacture  Rolled  Corrugated  Iron.  This  advance  is  doubly  saved  in  many  ways : 

First. — Evenness  of  sheets. 

Second. — One-half  the  time  in  laying  or  applying. 

Third. — Perfect  fitting  of  end  and  side  laps. 

Fourth. — All  chances  of  waste  completely  stopped. 

Please  bear  the  above  in  mind  when  obtaining  prices  on  corrugated  goods,  and  if  fairly  com- 
pared, you  will  find  that  our  Company  furnishes  a better  class  of  Corrugated  Iron  than  any  other 
Company,  at  same  prices. 

Yours  most  respectfully, 

The  j&gendttfph  Iroq  Roofing  and  Corrugating  Co. 


14, 16  and  13  East  Second  Street, 
CINCINNATI,  0. 


Shows  Corrugated  Iron  Applied  as  Siding,  and  Standing  Seam  Iron  for  Roofing. 

'T^HIS  structure  is  located  on  the  North  River,  foot  of  Six- 
teenth  St.,  New  York  City.  It  is  the  largest  Grain  Ele- 
vator in  the  world.  Its  storage  capacity  is  2,300,000  bushels,  and 
can  transfer  to  a vessel  60,000  bushels  of  grain  in  an  hour.  It 
has  been  proven  by  several  years’  experience  of  builders  and 
owners  of  elevators  that  Corrugated  Iron  for  Siding,  and  Stand- 
ing Seam  Iron  for  the  Roofing,  is  the  best  material  that  can  be 
used  for  the  construction  of  such  large  buildings,  all  things  con- 
sidered. Not  only  saving  in  cost  of  material,  but  reduces 
risk  of  fire  from  the  exterior,  caused  by  sparks  and  lightning, 
resisting  the  elements,  and  free  from  repairs,  except  a coat  of 
paint  every  three  years,  at  small  cost. 


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Iron  Roofino  and  - Corrugating  Go. 


Licensed  Manufacturers  Under  Sagendorph’s  Patents 

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PRESSED  STANDING  SEAM. 

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ROLL  CAP  (Patent  Cleat.) 

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CORRUGATED  OVAL  (with  Standing  Seam.) 

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Corrugated  Oval  Iron  Silling. 

Corrugated  Diamond  Iron  Siding. 

Corrugated  Awnings,  Shutters  and  Doors. 
Corrugated  Ceilings,  with  or  without  panel. 


Flexible  Canvas  and  Duck  Roofing. 
Obelisk  Metallic  Paint. 

Obelisk  Metallic  Cement. 

Gum  Asphalts  and  Cements. 


HSTos.  1-^:,  IS  ajncL  IB  ZE3-  Second  Street, 

CINCINNATI,  O.,  U.  S.  A. 

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